There were Jews living in Mauritania as early as the fall of the Jewish state in 70 BCE.[1] They spread throughout the Roman Empire, including the province of Mauritania raising cattle, farming, and trading.[1] After the Byzantines gained control in 534, a series of restrictive laws were enacted agains the Jews and other dissenters.[1]
Mauritania suspended its diplomatic ties with Israel over the fighting in Gaza in 2009.[2] Earlier in January 2009, the Mauritanian government had recalled its ambassador from Israel amid street protests against Israel's attack on Gaza.[2]
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