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flag Israel recognizes Somaliland’s independence, sparking regional backlash and diplomatic tension.

flag Israel has become the first country to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent state, a move announced on December 26, 2025, and hailed by Somaliland as historic. flag The decision, framed as part of the Abraham Accords, aims to boost regional cooperation in security, agriculture, and technology. flag Somalia and the African Union strongly condemned the recognition, calling it a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and a dangerous precedent. flag Egypt, Turkey, Djibouti, and others joined in opposition, warning of regional instability. flag The U.S. has not followed suit, with President Trump stating the matter is under study. flag Somaliland, which declared independence in 1991, remains unrecognized by the UN and most nations.

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