BREAKING NEWS: Israel Officially Recognizes the Republic of Somaliland JERUSALEM — In a landmark diplomatic shift, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced today, December 26, 2025, that the State of Israel has officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.
This historic move makes Israel the first UN member state to formally grant recognition to the self-declared republic since it asserted independence from Somalia in 1991.
A New Era of Diplomatic Relations
The formalization of ties took place during a ceremony where Prime Minister Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, and the President of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdallah, signed a joint and mutual declaration.
The Prime Minister’s Office stated that this agreement was forged “in the spirit of the Abraham Accords,” the regional peace initiative originally launched under the administration of President Donald Trump.
Key Highlights of the Declaration:
- Security & Stability: Prime Minister Netanyahu praised President Abdallah’s leadership and his commitment to regional peace and the fight against terrorism.
- Strategic Cooperation: Both nations have committed to immediate expansion in critical sectors, including agriculture, health, technology, and the economy.
- Official Visit: Netanyahu has extended an official invitation to President Abdallah to visit Jerusalem to further cement the new partnership.
- Intelligence Role: The Prime Minister specifically credited Foreign Minister Sa’ar and Mossad Director David Barnea for their roles in the multi-year diplomatic effort that led to this breakthrough.
Regional Impact
The move is expected to have significant geopolitical ramifications in the Horn of Africa. Reports suggest that the agreement may involve cooperation on maritime security in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, where both nations share interests in countering regional threats.
President Abdallah thanked the Israeli leadership, expressing his appreciation for the historic recognition and Israel’s ongoing efforts in promoting stability across the Middle East and Africa.
JERUSALEM — In a landmark diplomatic shift, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced today, December 26, 2025, that the State of Israel has officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.
This historic move makes Israel the first UN member state to formally grant recognition to the self-declared republic since it asserted independence from Somalia in 1991.
A New Era of Diplomatic Relations
The formalization of ties took place during a ceremony where Prime Minister Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, and the President of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdallah, signed a joint and mutual declaration.
The Prime Minister’s Office stated that this agreement was forged “in the spirit of the Abraham Accords,” the regional peace initiative originally launched under the administration of President Donald Trump.
Key Highlights of the Declaration:
- Security & Stability: Prime Minister Netanyahu praised President Abdallah’s leadership and his commitment to regional peace and the fight against terrorism.
- Strategic Cooperation: Both nations have committed to immediate expansion in critical sectors, including agriculture, health, technology, and the economy.
- Official Visit: Netanyahu has extended an official invitation to President Abdallah to visit Jerusalem to further cement the new partnership.
- Intelligence Role: The Prime Minister specifically credited Foreign Minister Sa’ar and Mossad Director David Barnea for their roles in the multi-year diplomatic effort that led to this breakthrough.
Regional Impact
The move is expected to have significant geopolitical ramifications in the Horn of Africa. Reports suggest that the agreement may involve cooperation on maritime security in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, where both nations share interests in countering regional threats.
President Abdallah thanked the Israeli leadership, expressing his appreciation for the historic recognition and Israel’s ongoing efforts in promoting stability across the Middle East and Africa.
“Today, we welcome a new partner into the family of sovereign nations,” said Prime Minister Netanyahu. “We wish the people of Somaliland success, prosperity, and freedom.”
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