JERUSALEM: Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday said his country had been cooperating “under the radar” with Somaliland for years, as he met with the breakaway African state’s president. In December, Israel became the first country to recognize the independence of Somaliland since it declared its autonomy from Somalia in 1991 following a civil war. “Israel and Somaliland have a long-standing friendship based on shared interests, democratic values, and a commitment to security and stability.

Somaliland leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday in west Jerusalem during his first state visit, which comes...

Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met his Israeli counterpart on Sunday in Jerusalem in his first-ever state visit, which comes months after Israel officially…

Le 26 décembre 2025, Israël a été le premier pays à reconnaître le Somaliland comme « Etat indépendant et souverain » depuis sa sécession de la Somalie, en 1991.

Despite having its own government and currency, Somaliland had never been recognized by any nation until Israel did in December 2025.

JERUSALEM: Somaliland’s de facto leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met his Israeli counterpart on Sunday in...

The President of the Breakaway Region, Which Israel Is the Only Country in the World to Recognize, Was Hosted for a Pomp-filled Visit and Met With Israel's President and Foreign…

Six months after Israel formally recognized Somaliland, the two sides are moving to translate diplomatic ties into economic cooperation, with a new strategic partnership focused…

A historic diplomatic milestone has been reached as Somaliland opens an embassy in Jerusalem following Israel's recognition of the self-governing territory. Somaliland President…

JERUSALEM: Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday said his country had been cooperating “under the radar” with Somaliland for years, as he met with the breakaway…

Menteri Pertahanan Israel mengakui, negaranya telah bekerja sama secara diam-diam dengan Somaliland selama bertahun-tahun.

Israel and Somaliland have been cooperating 'under the radar' for years, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed Wednesday during a meeting with the...

Abdullahi is now seeking to expand cooperation with Israel across a broad range of sectors, including economic development, natural resources, agriculture, water management, and…

After Jerusalem became home to Somaliland’s first embassy, Abdirahman Dahir Adam tells ynet that Israeli tourists and businesses are welcome as the African country looks to deepen…

Six months after recognition, Israel and Somaliland say they are moving from symbolism to strategic cooperation.

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi arrived in Jerusalem on Sunday for what was described as the first state visit by a leader of the territory, according to Al…