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Somaliland president makes 'historic' visit to Israel
- On Sunday, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi arrived in Israel for his first state visit, marking a milestone in diplomatic relations formally established in December 2025.
- Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland's independence in December 2025, validating the breakaway state's 35-year struggle for sovereignty since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991.
- During a state luncheon with 50 guests, President Isaac Herzog and Abdullahi discussed regional stability and maritime freedom, with Herzog calling the visit a "wonderful new partnership."
- Somaliland will officially open its embassy in Jerusalem's Malha Technology Park on Monday evening, becoming the eighth nation to establish a diplomatic mission in the city.
- Abdullahi will address the Knesset on Tuesday and meet with business leaders through Thursday to discuss water management and renewable energy technologies, deepening bilateral economic cooperation.
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On 26 December 2025, Israel was the first country to recognize Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" since its secession from Somalia in 1991.
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Total News Sources29
Leaning Left7Leaning Right6Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Left
44% Left
L 44%
C 19%
R 37%
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