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Israel becomes the first country to recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.

Israel–Somaliland relations — Israel becomes the first country to recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. Somaliland also officially recognises Israel. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-

Published December 26, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Israel–Somaliland relations.

Israel becomes the first country to recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. Somaliland also officially recognises Israel. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-recognises-somaliland-somalias-breakway-region-independent-state-2025-12-26/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-12-26).