US EditionIsrael defends Somaliland move at UN amid concerns over Gaza motives
Israel cited Somaliland’s strategic location for cooperation in agriculture, health, and technology, while critics warn recognition undermines Somalia’s sovereignty, sparking UN Security Council debate.
- 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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Somalilanders celebrate Israeli recognition – with reservations
In Somaliland, attitudes to Israel's recognition are not uniform, and many identify with Palestinian struggles. But still, most view recognition from any country as a reason for celebration. 'After 34 years, we finally got what we were waiting for,' says one Somalilander
Beijing and London unite in defense of Somali sovereignty after Israel move gets US backing
Israel’s formal recognition of the breakaway republic of Somaliland on 26 December has ignited a firestorm at the UN, drawing sharp rebukes from Beijing and London while prompting defiant defence from the US.
US defends Israel's right to recognize Somaliland
Although Donald Trump refuses to recognize this self-proclaimed republic that seceded from Somalia, the US representative to the United Nations has drawn a parallel between Israel's decision and the recognition of Palestine by several countries.
Middle East News: Us Defend Israel's Recognition of Somaliland as a State in the Un Security Council
Israel has the same right to diplomatic relations as any other sovereign state, says the US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations.
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