Overview
- Netanyahu and Somaliland leader Abdullahi signed a reciprocal declaration on December 26 establishing diplomatic relations, Israel’s foreign minister said.
- Somaliland’s presidency welcomed the recognition as a milestone in its long quest for international legitimacy.
- Somalia condemned the move, with Turkey and Egypt also issuing denunciations reported by international outlets.
- Coverage characterizes Israel as seeking greater influence in the Red Sea–Horn corridor, while Somaliland sits opposite Houthi-held areas of Yemen.
- U.S. President Trump told American media that the United States will not recognize Somaliland.