Somaliland
Forging new alliances: Israel appoints first ever ambassador to Somaliland
In the initial phase, Lotem will serve as a non-resident ambassador to Somaliland, reflecting the early stages of diplomatic engagement between the two sides.
Israel's Somaliland envoy sparks regional backlash from 15 Arab, Muslim states
Israel-Somaliland ties could lead to Red Sea Israeli base, intel. gathering on Houthis - report
Will Donald Trump give up on the Red Sea? - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland a strategic earthquake - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland isn’t symbolic; it’s a strategic play reshaping power from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean whilst challenging Islamist influence.
Israel makes high-stakes moral, strategic gamble on Somaliland - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland breaks a taboo, rewards statehood, and secures strategic gains around the Red Sea crossroads.
Saudi Arabia increasingly concerned about political instability in Yemen - analysis
The Southern Transition Council (STC) is seen as being backed by the UAE. Although the UAE and Saudi Arabia share many regional interests, they do not always agree on Yemen.
Justice Dept. sentences al-Shabaab terrorist for planning 9/11-inspired plane hijacking, crash plot
A Kenyan al-Shabaab operative was sentenced to two life terms after plotting a 9/11-style aircraft attack on US soil, including training as a pilot to hijack a commercial plane.
Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered a 'military target,' Houthi leader warns
The Houthis’ leader also accused Israel of aiming for the “further disintegration and fragmentation of other countries,” and demanded that all of Yemen act against Israel.
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.
