Somali minister says Israel plans to displace Palestinians to Somaliland

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 11, 2026 at 06:15 AM

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Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi accused Israel of planning to forcibly displace Palestinians to Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia. Fiqi stated that Somalia has "confirmed information" about this plan, calling it a violation of international law. His accusation follows Israel's recognition of Somaliland in December, a move Somalia denounced as an attack on its sovereignty. Somalia's President claimed Somaliland agreed to resettle Palestinians, establish an Israeli military base, and join the Abraham Accords in exchange for recognition. Somaliland officials have denied agreeing to resettle Palestinians.

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Sudan 30% Gaza ×235% Hassan Sheikh Mohamud 40% Al Jazeera ×250% Benjamin Netanyahu ×260% Somalia ×570% Palestinians ×475% Israel ×780% Somaliland ×885% Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed ×290%

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