Overview
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi signed a declaration establishing full diplomatic ties, with plans for embassies and cooperation in agriculture, health, technology and the economy.
- Somalia condemned the move as a deliberate assault on its sovereignty, and the African Union warned of a dangerous precedent for continental stability.
- Turkey, Egypt and Djibouti issued condemnations, and the Arab League’s secretary-general criticized the decision as a breach of international norms on territorial integrity.
- President Donald Trump said the United States will not recognize Somaliland, dismissing the idea in comments published by the New York Post.
- Reporting points to months of secret contacts preceding the announcement, including outreach about potential Palestinian resettlement, while analysts note Somaliland’s Red Sea location near Yemen as a strategic factor.