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‘I walked freely with an Israeli passport’: an Israeli on daily life in Somaliland and pirate threats

Israeli entrepreneur recounts years spent living and working in little-known Somaliland, describing business opportunities, daily life and why he felt safe on land despite the threat of piracy at sea

Sharon Kidon | 12.30.25

Turkey's Erdogan says Israeli decision to recognize Somaliland unacceptable, illegal

Erdogan warns the move could destabilize the Horn of Africa as Turkey deepens ties with Somalia

Reuters | 12.30.25

Israel plays the Uno reverse card on the two-state obsession

Opinion: By recognizing real states instead of imaginary ones, Israel exposes the system that broke the region; its recognition of Somaliland, a functioning state for 30 years, underscores how sovereignty should be measured by reality, not rhetoric

Guy Goldstein | 12.30.25

UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

The UN Security Council held an emergency session over Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland; the US accused the council of ‘double standards,’ noting no debate on recognizing a Palestinian state, while Slovenia’s envoy said Palestine is occupied

News Agencies | 12.30.25

Houthis prepare for ‘next round’ with Israel, threaten regional escalation over Somaliland

Iran-backed militia in Yemen says future clashes with Israel are inevitable, claims unprecedented readiness and threatens to target any Israeli presence in Somaliland after Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region

Lior Ben Ari | 12.29.25

China rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland, backs Somalia’s territorial integrity

Beijing warns against separatism days after Israel recognized Somaliland, as Somalia condemns the move and South Africa urges support for a united state

Reuters | 12.29.25

הח'ותים מול הספינה "גלקסי לידר" ליד חופי תימן, נשיא סומלילנד, ד"ר אבדירחמן מוחמד עבדילאהי, מוחמד בן סלמאן, מוחמד בן זאיד

Why Israel’s recognition of Somaliland matters far beyond the Horn of Africa

The historic diplomatic move ties a long-unrecognized democracy to a volatile regional chessboard, illuminating Somaliland’s quest for sovereignty, the Red Sea shipping crisis and growing tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE in southern Yemen

Tal Amoday | 12.29.25

Somaliland, the destination you never thought of visiting and what awaits Israeli travelers there

After Israel’s recognition, the self-declared African state is drawing curiosity rather than crowds, offering adventurous Israeli travelers a rare mix of safety, history and an off-the-map experience

Roy Elman | 12.29.25

Secret visits and preparations for Houthi attacks: Behind the scenes of the talks with Somaliland

Israel's historic recognition was preceded by months of secret talks; In October, Netanyahu approved the move, the declaration was drafted and the recognition became official after Somaliland prepared for the possibility of attacks from Yemen

Itamar Eichner | 12.28.25

As the Muslim world condemns Israeli recognition of Somaliland, one country remains conspicuously mum

Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran denounce Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and back Somalia’s sovereignty, while the United Arab Emirates, a signatory to the Abraham Accords, conspicuously refrained from issuing any condemnation

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 12.28.25

Israel recognizes Somaliland as Trump scoffs: 'Does anyone know what it is?'

Israel became the first UN member to recognize Somaliland, but the move drew a cool response in Washington; President Trump said the issue 'is under study' and dismissed a proposed naval base near Houthi areas as 'big deal,' as Turkey voiced anger and Somalia vowed a diplomatic response

Lior Ben Ari | 12.27.25

'Does anyone know what Somaliland is?': Trump signals skepticism over Israeli recognition initiative

The US administration is divided over recognizing Somaliland; officials cite concerns about China’s regional influence, including a key base in Djibouti, but warn of jeopardizing ties with Somalia; Trump remains cautious: 'We’ll study it'

ynet | 12.27.25

Crowds take to Somaliland streets with Israeli flags and fireworks after recognition

Israeli flag displayed on buildings, street celebrations and chants filled Hargeisa after Israel became the first UN member to recognize Somaliland, marking a rare public show of support for Israel in a Muslim-majority society

Dennis Bihler | 12.26.25

Behind Israel’s recognition of Somaliland: years of quiet Mossad involvement

Israel becomes the first UN member to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state, drawing condemnation from Somalia, Turkey and Egypt; the move reflects strategic interests near Houthi-controlled areas and years of quiet Mossad engagement

Itamar Eichner | 12.26.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בכנס בכירי מערכת הביטחון והחוץ

Netanyahu announces Israel will recognize Republic of Somaliland

PM announces formal recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, says it plans to expand cooperation in agriculture, health, technology and trade

ynet Global | 12.26.25

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