Current sectionIsrael NewsIsrael Political NewsSomaliland, an unrecognized state in the Horn of Africa, was formally recognized only by Israel in 2025Share to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeAmbassador Mohamed Hagi, left, next to Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, on Tuesday.Ambassador Mohamed Hagi, left, next to Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, on Tuesday.Somaliland, a breakaway region of ⁠Somalia, will set ‌up an embassy in Jerusalem soon, its ambassador said on ‌Tuesday, after Israel became the first country to formally recognize the ⁠self-declared republic.In return, Israel is expected to set up an ⁠embassy in Somaliland's capital, Hargeisa, Ambassador Mohamed Hagi said in a post on X.Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said that the opening of the ⁠embassy in Jerusalem would be another significant step in strengthening relations with Somaliland. Once opened, the Somaliland embassy would be the eighth ‌embassy in Jerusalem, he said.Haaretz PodcastBack to full-on war with Iran? Amos Harel on Trump’s dilemma and Netanyahu’s desire Haaretz PodcastBack to full-on war with Iran? Amos Harel on Trump’s dilemma and Netanyahu’s desire total-- : --time0:00Israel recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state in December, a move Somalia rejected and termed a "deliberate attack" on its sovereignty.My brother @gidonsaar, I sincerely appreciate your warm reception and valued friendship.