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Israel defends Somaliland move at UN amid concerns over Gaza motives
The U.S. supported Israel's recognition of Somaliland, emphasizing diplomatic cooperation despite concerns over potential Palestinian relocation or military base establishment.
- On Monday, December 29, 2025, Israel defended its formal recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, with the United States backing Israel's right, as Tammy Bruce said, `Israel has the same right to conduct diplomatic relations as any other sovereign state.`
- Somaliland has exercised effective autonomy and relative stability since 1991 after Somalia's civil war, and Israel said last week it would seek cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and the economy.
- Several U.N. members, including Somalia's Abukar Dahir Osman, 'unequivocally reject' any steps toward relocation or bases, while the Arab League and Houthi leader warn against Israeli presence as a 'target'.
- The Arab League rejected the recognition and cautioned against displacement or military basing, while the African Union, Egypt, and the European Union criticised the move and the United Kingdom reaffirmed support for Somalia's sovereignty.
- Somaliland hopes the recognition will prompt other countries to follow and expand its diplomatic reach, but U.S. President Donald Trump opposes recognition and foreign ministers of Somalia and Somaliland said they received no proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
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