Israel, Somaliland warm ties with new diplomatic agreement | The Jerusalem PostNetanyahu also expressed gratitude to Sa’ar, the Mossad, and its Director, David Barnea, for their contribution to advancing recognition between the two countries. Netanyahu concluded by wishing the people of Somaliland success, prosperity, and freedom.Israel will focus on collaboration in agriculture, health, technology, and the economy in its relations with Somaliland, the office stated.Sa’ar later posted on social media, \”I was glad to speak just now with the President of Somaliland Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, on this important day for both countries. I was glad to speak just now with the President of Somaliland Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, on this important day for both countries. Over the past year, based on an extensive and ongoing dialogue, relations between Israel and Somaliland have taken shape. Following the decision… pic.twitter.com/jHnfIPpoyR— Gideon Sa’ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) December 26, 2025\”Over the past year, based on an extensive and ongoing dialogue, relations between Israel and Somaliland have taken shape. Following the decision of @IsraeliPM Benjamin Netanyahu and the President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi, today we signed an agreement on mutual recognition and the establishment of full diplomatic relations, which will include the appointment of ambassadors and the opening of embassies. \”We will work together to promote the relations between our countries and nations, regional stability, and economic prosperity. I have instructed my ministry to act immediately to institutionalize ties between the two countries across a wide range of fields.\”Somaliland’s foreign ministry wrote in response, \”Somaliland’s moment has arrived. Momentum is building. Stay tuned for official announcements.\””}”,”id”:”json-ld-schema-881475″}])Jerusalem Post/Israel News
Netanyahu congratulated Somaliland President H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi and praised his leadership and commitment to security, stability, and peace.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state(photo credit: PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE)ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARDDECEMBER 26, 2025 16:14Updated: DECEMBER 26, 2025 16:15
