Somaliland
Will Israel stand alone for Somaliland? - opinion
If Israel truly believes Somaliland deserves a seat among the family of nations, then it cannot stop at the bilateral opening of embassies and exchange of ambassadors.
Grapevine, May 21, 2026: New face on the diplomatic circuit
Somaliland embassy to be based in Jerusalem, newly inaugurated ambassador says
Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel welcomed by Herzog in historic ceremony
Why Israel recognizing Somaliland matters – and why the US should follow suit - opinion
Somaliland offers Israel proximity, access, and cooperation in a theater that has become central to its national security calculus.
When it comes to Somaliland recognition, foreign policy is not a popularity contest - editorial
If Jerusalem pairs recognition with restraint and serious diplomacy, this step can widen Israel’s diplomatic playbook and strengthen its strategic depth.
Israeli recognition is historic 'lifetime achievement,' Somaliland official tells 'Post'
“This process did not happen without meetings,” Abdirahman explained. “Officials from Somaliland and Israeli officials have been meeting and discussing these matters for some time."
Israel’s recognition highlights Somaliland’s entrapment in the world’s colonial past - analysis
The lack of willingness of countries to recognize Somaliland is solely due to the legacy of colonialism and how colonial decisions transformed into international law.
UN Security Council to hold emergency session on Israel's recognition of Somaliland
Somaliland hopes that recognition by Israel will encourage other nations to follow suit, increasing its diplomatic heft and access to international markets.
The Red Sea strategy: What does Israel stand to gain from recognizing Somaliland? - analysis
Some may see it as creating a new era of international competition in the Horn of Africa - but the real issue is it may appear more of a strategic chessboard than it is.
Trump says US won't follow Israel's lead on recognition: 'Does anyone know what Somaliland is?'
On Friday, Netanyahu and Somaliland’s President H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi signed a joint declaration, making Israel the first nation to recognize the country.
Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday.
Israel becomes first UN member state to recognize Somaliland, Netanyahu declares
Netanyahu congratulated Somaliland President H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi and praised his leadership and commitment to security, stability, and peace.
Somaliland does not rule out absorption of Gazan residents - KAN
US and Israeli officials reportedly reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss the potential transfer of displaced Gazan Palestinians.
