Somalia condemns Israel’s visit to Somaliland

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 6, 2026 at 08:21 PM

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In January 2026, Israel's foreign minister visited Somaliland shortly after Israel recognized the region as a sovereign state. Somaliland is a self-declared republic. Somalia condemned both the recognition and the visit, viewing them as unlawful interference and a violation of its territorial integrity. Israel is the only country to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state. The visit and recognition have heightened tensions between Somalia and Israel. The events occurred in the context of Somaliland's ongoing pursuit of international recognition.

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NewsFeedIsrael 30% Foreign Minister of Israel 60% Somaliland ×280% Somalia ×290% Israel ×390%

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somaliland 100% israel 100% somalia 100% recognition 80% sovereign state 70% foreign relations 60% territorial integrity 60% political conflict 50% self-declared republic 50%