Somaliland recognized by the State of Israël

[Che -Guevara]

1 hour ago, Xaaji Xunjuf said:

I am hundred percent sure hsm will do everything to overturn this but at what cost 

Anything he does will be performative. There's no way he didn't know about this.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

i think he was busy with the politcs of local election democracy and votes

For Somaliland its good atleast now we dont have to  lease out our land to xabashis for aqoonsi 

[Aroori]

Trump tells New York Post he’s not ready to embrace Somaliland independence.

 

https://nypost.com/2025/12/26/us-news/trump-not-ready-to-embrace-somaliland-independence-unlike-netanyahu/?utm_campaign=nypost&utm_social_post_id=634639734&utm_medium=social&utm_social_handle_id=17469289&utm_source=twitter

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

What Israel’s recognition of Somaliland changes and what comes next for Somalia

 

Friday December 26, 2025
 

Mogadishu (HOL) —  Israel has become the first country to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent state, a diplomatic breakthrough for the self-declared republic that immediately raises questions about what recognition will mean in practice and how Somalia’s federal government will respond to a move that challenges its territorial claim. 

The recognition was announced Dec. 26 following a videoconference between Somaliland President Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro” and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and formalized through a joint declaration of mutual recognition, according to statements from both governments carried by Hiiraan Online.

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Israeli officials said the declaration provides for the establishment of full diplomatic relations, including the exchange of ambassadors and the opening of embassies. Somaliland’s presidency described the move as a “historic and principled decision,” calling it a milestone in its decades-long pursuit of international legitimacy.

“This recognition represents a milestone in Somaliland’s longstanding pursuit of international legitimacy, reaffirming its historical, legal, and moral entitlement to statehood,” the presidential statement said, adding that Somaliland views Israel as a partner in peace, development and regional stability.

What recognition means in practice — and what remains unclear

Beyond symbolism, Israel’s recognition commits both sides to formal diplomatic engagement. Netanyahu said Israel plans to immediately expand cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and economic development and invited the Somaliland president to make an official visit to Israel to advance talks on shared priorities.

“This declaration is in the spirit of the Abraham Accords,” Netanyahu said, referring to the U.S.-brokered agreements that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab states.

Somaliland said it intends to accede to the Abraham Accords framework, presenting the move as a platform for cooperation and dialogue rather than a departure from its regional identity as a Muslim-majority society.

Still, key mechanics remain undefined. Neither side announced timelines for opening embassies, appointing ambassadors, or formalizing security cooperation, steps that will determine whether Israel’s recognition remains largely political or quickly translates into operational ties.

Somaliland’s long recognition campaign reaches its first breakthrough

Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 after the collapse of Somalia’s central government. Since then, it has built parallel governing institutions, held multiple competitive elections and maintained relative stability compared with much of southern and central Somalia.

Yet for more than three decades, no country formally recognized its sovereignty, largely out of deference to Somalia’s territorial integrity and African Union opposition to redrawing colonial-era borders.

That diplomatic stalemate began to show signs of strain in 2025, as Somaliland intensified a transactional recognition campaign aimed primarily at Washington. President Cirro publicly offered the United States access to the strategic port and airfield at Berbera — along the Gulf of Aden near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — as well as cooperation on critical minerals, including lithium, in exchange for recognition.

“Our main goal remains international recognition,” Cirro said in a July interview. “But the path to that goal lies in cooperating with the world on security, trade, counterterrorism, piracy, and smuggling.”

U.S. President Donald Trump fueled speculation in August when he said Washington was “looking into” recognizing Somaliland, remarks that followed lobbying by Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Ted Cruz, who called Somaliland a “critical security and diplomatic partner” in the Red Sea corridor.

Israel’s move now gives Somaliland its first formal diplomatic “yes,” potentially altering calculations in Washington and other capitals weighing whether recognition could set a precedent — or destabilize the Horn of Africa.

Somalia’s starting position: territorial integrity and Gaza-era diplomacy

For Somalia’s federal government, Israel’s recognition of Somaliland cuts directly against its core foreign policy position.

Mogadishu has consistently insisted that Somaliland remains part of Somalia and has warned that unilateral recognition risks destabilizing the region. Less than two weeks before Israel’s announcement, Somalia’s state minister for foreign affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar (Ali Balcad), publicly denied any ties with Israel after Israeli officials suggested there had been communication.

“There is no relationship between Somalia and Israel, and Somalia’s position on Israeli policies has not changed,” Balcad said.

That position is reinforced by Somalia’s outspoken diplomacy on Gaza. At the United Nations this year, Somalia’s ambassador accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and repeatedly urged the lifting of the blockade, placing Mogadishu firmly among Israel’s most vocal critics in multilateral forums.

Red Sea stakes: why Somaliland’s coastline matters now

Israel’s recognition comes on the heels of heightened insecurity in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb corridor, where Houthi attacks linked to the Gaza conflict have disrupted global shipping and driven up insurance and freight costs.

Somalia and Somaliland both sit along the Gulf of Aden, a chokepoint through which a significant share of global trade passes. Reporting earlier this year documented how rerouted shipping, war-risk premiums and import disruptions directly affect Somali food prices, fuel costs and humanitarian supply chains.

Berbera, Somaliland’s main port, has emerged as a focal point of that strategic geography. The United Arab Emirates has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in expanding the port and a corridor linking it to Ethiopia, while analysts see the coastline as increasingly valuable for maritime surveillance and counterterrorism cooperation.

Israeli officials and security analysts have openly linked potential Somaliland ties to Red Sea security concerns, including monitoring Houthi activity in Yemen and protecting shipping routes, arguments that mirror those used by U.S. lawmakers advocating recognition.

Gaza displacement debate adds domestic sensitivity

Israel’s recognition also lands amid lingering controversy over reports that U.S. and Israeli officials explored third-country destinations for displaced Palestinians from Gaza, including Somalia and Somaliland, claims first reported by the Associated Press in March and later cited by Al Jazeera.

Somaliland and Somali officials have repeatedly said they were unaware of or not engaged in such discussions. Still, the reports sparked unease in Somaliland, where public sympathy for Palestinians runs deep and analysts warned that any perception of forced relocation could inflame domestic opposition or provide propaganda opportunities for militant groups.

Somaliland’s government has publicly rejected forced displacement while stressing that recognition discussions are rooted in diplomacy and national interest, not population transfers.

Power competition in the Horn intensifies

Israel’s move adds another layer to intensifying competition in the Horn of Africa, where the United States, China, Turkey, the UAE and others are vying for influence through ports, bases and diplomatic alignments.

China and the U.S. both operate military bases in Djibouti; Turkey maintains its largest overseas base in Mogadishu; and the UAE has deepened its footprint around Berbera. Ethiopia’s earlier bid for port access through Somaliland triggered a regional dispute involving Somalia and Egypt.

Against that backdrop, Somaliland’s leaders argue that recognition would anchor stability rather than undermine it. Somalia’s allies, including Turkey and Egypt, are expected to counter that narrative, reinforcing Mogadishu’s claim that recognition risks emboldening separatism and destabilizing an already fragile region.

What comes next

Israel’s recognition does not resolve Somaliland’s status overnight, but it breaks a three-decade diplomatic impasse and forces a recalibration across the Horn.

Key questions now include whether other states follow Israel’s lead, how Somalia responds diplomatically, and whether promised cooperation translates into concrete diplomatic missions and agreements.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

3 minutes ago, Aroori said:

Trump tells New York Post he’s not ready to embrace Somaliland independence.

 

https://nypost.com/2025/12/26/us-news/trump-not-ready-to-embrace-somaliland-independence-unlike-netanyahu/?utm_campaign=nypost&utm_social_post_id=634639734&utm_medium=social&utm_social_handle_id=17469289&utm_source=twitter

he said  he has to study it let trump study it  Trump is so far the most pro SL president  we have seen  there was a US delegation send to Hargeisa today

[Tallaabo]

This is a tragedy. This is a total betrayal of our God, faith, values, dignity, national interest, and brethren in Islam. I am sure if we had spent half the energy we had spent on seeking recognition trying to make the former Republic work for all of us, today we would be in a much better place. May Almighty Allah save us from His anger and punishment. 

[Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar]

53 minutes ago, Tallaabo said:

This is a tragedy. This is a total betrayal of our God, faith, values, dignity, national interest, and brethren in Islam. I am sure if we had spent half the energy we had spent on seeking recognition trying to make the former Republic work for all of us, today we would be in a much better place. May Almighty Allah save us from His anger and punishment. 

Carada Alle waxaa ka horeeyo carada iyo Inkaarta Reer Falastiin. Waxaa uu sii dheer gantaalada Xuutiyiinta soo tuuri doonaan haddee kuwaas eeyaha nijaasta ah iskeenaan Waqooyiga Soomaaliya.

Waxaan waa iska sheeko, same way riyadii Abiy Axmed ee laba sano ka hor.

A lot of Reer Waqooyi goonigoosad ah xanaaqsan caawa, including my own ilmahabreed. Calan qabiileedkii gacanta u xirnaa waa iska furaa lahayd.

[Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar]

I find it weird Imaaraadka prostitutes, especially Deni, is keeping very quiet. Nothing, not even a sheepish statement. Markee Dowladda dhexe maamulka Waqooyi Bari taageerto qeylo ka soo yeereyso laakiin genocidal entity la wareego Waqooyi Bari dhan, Falastiina la soo dajiyo ma kala jeclo. All this because Imaaraadka ka cabsanayaa. Ceebdaranaa.

Deni Uusbuur was lambasting Turkiga this very week because Imaaraadka u adeego ka hadalsiiyey. Laakiin tan kama hadli karo.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

The uae support it ofcourse and deni is a client of the uae do u think he will oppose his own Boss don’t think so 

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

3 hours ago, Tallaabo said:

This is a tragedy. This is a total betrayal of our God, faith, values, dignity, national interest, and brethren in Islam. I am sure if we had spent half the energy we had spent on seeking recognition trying to make the former Republic work for all of us, today we would be in a much better place. May Almighty Allah save us from His anger and punishment. 

 

How can one make the somali republic better when pirates jihadist and anarchists are fighting each other and all they think about is how to scam the white man for some more aid . And then. They say to Somaliland deeqdi baan idinka jarnay as if he sharing his lunch money with us. Dad noocaas ya wax la  wadaagi kara yes somali is raacda wa wax qurux badan se meeday

[Che -Guevara]

11 hours ago, Tallaabo said:

This is a tragedy. This is a total betrayal of our God, faith, values, dignity, national interest, and brethren in Islam. I am sure if we had spent half the energy we had spent on seeking recognition trying to make the former Republic work for all of us, today we would be in a much better place. May Almighty Allah save us from His anger and punishment. 

The leadership in Hargeysa were in a pickle. War was going to come to Hargeysa if they didn't make some significant move that gave hope to the public. But yes, this is tragic. I would never imagined Somalis celebrating Netanyahu and his gang of killers.

More than anything else, Xamar is to blame.

 

 

 

 

 

[Che -Guevara]

Somaliland President made secret visit to Israel ahead of recognition, Israeli media reports

 

Somaliland President made secret visit to Israel ahead of recognition, Israeli media reports - Hiiraan Online

HIIRAAN.COM

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Mogadishu (HOL) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro made a secret visit to Israel about two...

 

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

I wouldnt be suprised if ciiro visited the place  they were working about this case since februari this year I learned i think Israel was always interested in Somaliland back in2010. There we’re  rumors. But ina rayaale and siilaanyo didn’t want to piss of the Arabs but now since the abraham accords and so. Many Arab countries reocognised Israel.  There is no reason for Somaliland to back down  apart from the moral issue the genocide  of the Palestinians it could be the worse timing . But hey a wall has been demonished and recognition has finally come  I don’t think a war was coming in Somaliland as long as the duriad remain united i fear not for Somaliland  the borama clan was upset but ciiro miscalculation on the Jesus book now that is resolved  the only issue is now the east and the goverment has to come with solution for that 

[Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar]

5 hours ago, Che -Guevara said:

The leadership in Hargeysa were in a pickle. War was going to come to Hargeysa if they didn't make some significant move that gave hope to the public. But yes, this is tragic. I would never imagined Somalis celebrating Netanyahu and his gang of killers.

More than anything else, Xamar is to blame.

 

 

 

 

 

Xasan xumaantiisa waa ognahay laakiin tan Xasan iyo xulafadiisa waaka weyntahay. Xasan Yahuudaas ama ma aqoonsi ama Waqooyi aqoonsaneenaa war cad siiyeen Taas jawaab ka istaahisho.

Inaa maanta garab istaagno waa waajib marka. Laheystiyaasha Deni iyo Madoobe waxee uu aamusanyihiin noo sheeg. Waa ku qanacsanyihiin kala goynta dalka as long as they control their little fiefdoms and are little minions of Imaaraadka. Shame on them.

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

1 hour ago, Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar said:

Xasan xumaantiisa waa ognahay laakiin tan Xasan iyo xulafadiisa waaka weyntahay. Xasan Yahuudaas ama ma aqoonsi ama Waqooyi aqoonsaneenaa war cad siiyeen Taas jawaab ka istaahisho.

Inaa maanta garab istaagno waa waajib marka. Laheystiyaasha Deni iyo Madoobe waxee uu aamusanyihiin noo sheeg. Waa ku qanacsanyihiin kala goynta dalka as long as they control their little fiefdoms and are little minions of Imaaraadka. Shame on them.

 

 

i think deni and madoobe way la ficilmayaan hassan  sii bay ugu faraxsanyihin i seen on x allot of  puntlanders saying hsm ur the president fix it thats what they saying