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Will Somaliland become Israel's new strategic ally?

Residents wave Somaliland flags as they gather to celebrate Israel’s announcement recognising Somaliland’s statehood in downtown Hargeisa, on December 26, 2025. [AFP]

Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland last week came as a surprise to the international community.

The controversial move aligns with the country's new strategy toward its rivals, especially Iran, by granting Israelis unparalleled access to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

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