Overview
- Israel and Somaliland announced plans for full diplomatic relations, including ambassadors and embassies, and immediate cooperation in agriculture, health, technology and the economy.
- Somaliland’s president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, welcomed the decision and signaled an intention to join the Abraham Accords.
- Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti issued a joint condemnation, and the Arab League and African Union denounced the move as a breach of sovereignty norms.
- President Donald Trump said the United States will not recognize Somaliland for now and will study the issue.
- Israeli security analysts cited Somaliland’s Red Sea–Gulf of Aden location and relative stability as strategic factors, while critics referenced unconfirmed media reports alleging plans to relocate Gazans to Somaliland.