Israel vows to maintain Somaliland recognition despite possible change in government - report
According to KAN, Somaliland leaders had expressed concern that, following Israel's elections, the country's attitude towards Somaliland may change for the worse.
Israeli officials have assured Somaliland leaders that the nation will not renounce its recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, even if there is a change in Israeli leadership, according to KAN News. Somaliland's political leaders have worried that Israel's weakened government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the subsequent appointment of Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, could alter Israel's stance on Somaliland.
However, Israeli sources, both political and non-political, have told Somaliland leaders that this issue is not a contentious one in Israeli politics. Israel became the first UN member state to recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state in December 2025. Israeli Ambassador to Somaliland Michael Lotem recently presented his credentials to Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa ar expressed Israel's commitment to strengthening relations with Somaliland. Somaliland is also seeking to deepen security cooperation with Israel, including the possibility of receiving air-defense systems to counter Turkey's growing military presence in the region.
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