Somaliland

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Herzog receives credentials of first Somaliland ambassador

President Isaac Herzog accepts the credentials of Mohamed Hagi, Somaliland’s first-ever ambassador to Israel: “An important new partnership."

Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar appoints Michael Lotem as Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland.

Somalia's decision hurts Israeli companies

Somalia’s move to block Arkia flights from passing through its airspace is expected to extend flight times to Thailand.

Herzog meets Somaliland President, hails new diplomatic relations

President Isaac Herzog meets Somaliland’s President in Davos, praising newly established diplomatic ties.

"Blue Homeland" at risk:

Israel has caused the collapse of Turkey's Indian Ocean monopoly

Israel changed the geopolitical situation in the Horn of Africa when it recognized Somaliland. Read about the "Blue Homeland" (Mavi Vatan) doctrine and its goal, stymied by Israel, and why Turkey has to stay on the good side of the UAE despite that setback. Opinion.

Foreign Minister:

Somaliland alliance will benefit moderation in Middle East

Foreign Minister Sa'ar was interviewed on local television in Somaliland and emphasized the importance of the strategic alliance between the two countries.

'Illegal visit'

Arab and Muslim states slam visit by Sa’ar to Somaliland

21 Muslim countries and the PA condemn Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s Somaliland visit, demand Israel revoke its recognition.

'Unauthorized incursion'

Somalia condemns Sa’ar visit to Somaliland

Somalia blasts Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s visit to Somaliland, days after Israel recognized the region.

Somaliland and Venezuela

We must continue to be proactive after recognizing Somaliland and use Trump's Venezuela exploit as a guide. Opinion.

After official recognition

Watch: First Israeli official visits Somaliland

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar reportedly arrived in the African country a week and a half after Israel officially recognized its independence.

Berbera: A bastion too far?

If we want any chance of keeping the Turks and their Somali allies away from Berbera, we have to ensure that there is a mobile, heavily armed Somaliland force. And more. Opinion.

Somaliland:

We will not allow Gazans to resettle here

Somaliland Foreign Ministry denies reports that will allow Gazans to resettle in the country or Israel to build a military base in its territory in exchange for recognition.

Min. Eli Cohen to Arutz Sheva

'Turkey won't be part of intl. force in Gaza'

The minister and cabinet member states: Turkey and Qatar will not be part of the peace force that will deal with the future of Gaza.

Following recognition:

First Israeli journalist visits Somaliland

After the Israeli recognition of Somaliland, i24NEWS Hebrew Channel's Yonatan Raveh becomes the first Israeli journalist to report from Somaliland.

Somali President claims:

'Somaliland agreed to take Gazans for Israeli recognition'

Somalia’s president claims Somaliland agreed to take Gazans, host an Israeli base, and join the Abraham Accords in exchange for Israel’s recognition.

Eyeing Abraham Accords?

Report: Somaliland President plans Israel visit

Somaliland’s president plans an official visit to Israel to join the Abraham Accords and sign bilateral deals, days after Israel recognized Somaliland.

The Billion-Dollar Bluff:

Why Egypt is playing the "Debt-for-Displacement" card right now

Egypt is losing the battle for the Red Sea as Israel's recognition of Somaaliland proves a diplomatic coup that puts Cairo in the shade. Opinion.

Erdogan:

'Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is illegitimate'

Turkish President denounces Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as “illegitimate,” as Ankara and Mogadishu vow to preserve Somalia’s unity and deepen Turkish projects in the region.

The mouse is really roaring

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is generating headlines for sound reasons. Opinion.

US envoy:

'Israel has full right to recognize Somaliland'

At the UN Security Council, the US deputy envoy defends Israel’s right to recognize Somaliland and criticizes the Council’s double standards toward the Jewish state.

UK distances itself from Israel’s Somaliland recognition

Britain reaffirms its support for Somalia’s unity, rejecting Somaliland’s independence despite Israel’s recognition and urging dialogue to maintain regional stability.

UN Security Council convenes over Israel recognizing Somaliland

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danon condemns UN 'double standards' in allowing countries to unilaterally recognize 'Palestine' while condemning Israel for recognizing Somaliland.

Houthis threaten Israel after Somaliland recognition

After Israel recognizes Somaliland, Yemen’s Houthis warn that any Israeli presence on Somali soil will be a military target.

Taiwan welcomes Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Taiwanese Foreign Ministry states that Taiwan, Israel, and Somaliland are "like-minded democratic partners sharing the values of democracy, freedom, and rule of law."

Senior Middle East Expert:

'Recognition of Somaliland is an important strategic move'

Prof. Uzi Rabi, a senior researcher at the Dayan Center for Middle East Studies, suggests not to underestimate Somaliland, Israel's new ally in the Horn of Africa.

Al-Shabaab threatens Israel over Somaliland recognition

Al-Shabaab terrorist organization vows to fight Israel after its recognition of Somaliland, accusing it of expansionism.

Arab, Islamic states condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Arab and Islamic foreign ministers condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, warning it endangers peace in the Horn of Africa and violates Somalia’s sovereignty.

Abbas opposes agreement between Israel and Somaliland

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says 'State of Palestine' supports Somalia's territorial integrity, opposes Israel's recently-signed agreement with Somaliland.

EU slams Israel:

Somali territorial integrity key to peace and stability

European Union condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland, urges 'meaningful dialogue' between Somalia and Somaliland to 'resolve long standing differences.'

Somalia requests urgent UN session after Somaliland recognition

UN Security Council to convene for urgent session on Monday following Israel's recognition of Somaliland.

Netanyahu declares:

Israel recognizes Somaliland as an independent state

Israel officially recognizes Somaliland as an independent state, a move criticized by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey, and Djibouti.

Gazans to be resettled in East Africa?

US and Israeli officials initiated contact with three East African countries seeking to resettle Gazans in their territory, AP reports.