Overview
- Somalia reaffirmed its sovereignty claim and thanked governments and organizations that opposed Israel’s move, as protests were held in multiple Somali cities.
- Somaliland’s foreign ministry denied claims it agreed to resettle Gazans or host Israeli bases, saying engagement with Israel is purely diplomatic and that Israel’s statement mentioned no such conditions.
- Israel said it will expand cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and the economy, and officials indicated Somaliland would join the Abraham Accords.
- The United States signaled no change in its policy on recognizing Somaliland, even as debate continues internationally over the implications of Israel’s decision.
- India’s MEA FactCheck debunked social media posts suggesting imminent Indian recognition or high-level talks, underscoring a wave of misinformation around the issue.