Israel extends diplomatic recognition to the renegade Somali enclave of Somaliland. Although Somaliland broke away from Somalia in 1991, no other nation has recognized it nor has the 55-member African Union.
NOTE: Maged Abdelfattah Abdelaziz, Egypt’s Ambassador to the United Nations, expressed his concerns that “any measures arising from this illegitimate recognition [will be] aimed at facilitating forced displacement of the Palestinian people.”
[added 1/11/2026] Thanks to World Net Daily for this entry.
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References:
Why Israel’s ‘recognition’ of Somaliland is fuelling (sic) fears of Palestinian resettlement – TRT World
www.trtworld.com/article/0178e990e744
Israel defends Somaliland move at UN amid concerns over Gaza motives | Reuters
www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-defends-somaliland-move-un-amid-concerns-over-gaza-motives-2025-12-29/
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