Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that Israel recognizes Somaliland as a “sovereign and independent state”. This has not been done by any other country so far. The recognition sparked outrage among countries in the region. Somalia condemned the decision, and US President Donald Trump wondered out loud “if there are people who really know what Somaliland is”.
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Israel is the first country to recognize Somaliland’s independence, but world leaders are not happy with this: “Part of Palestinian deportation plan”
Bytaketonews
Dec 27, 2025