- Israeli political figures, including Ben-Gvir, Olmert, Katz, and Smotrich, made statements regarding state policy and ministerial roles.
- Somaliland opened an embassy in Jerusalem and is covertly cooperating with Israel, while Houthis threaten shipping near Somaliland.
- Israel provides training and aid to Somaliland forces as attacks disrupt shipping and raise regional security concerns.
Security cooperation between Somaliland and Israel is expanding to address maritime chokepoints in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.
3 reports, 2 independent
Updated Aug 14
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What happened
Security cooperation between Somaliland and Israel is expanding to address maritime chokepoints in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Contributing to maritime security of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.1 source
- Developments confirm the expansion of security cooperation between Somaliland and Israel, including independence recognition and operational presence in the region.Sub-event
Somaliland and Israel are expanding security cooperation focused on maritime chokepoints in the Red Sea.1 source
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The entities involved
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Somaliland
de facto state in the Horn of Africa
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Red Sea
state in Sudan
Related events
- Ethiopia is actively seeking reliable maritime access to the Red Sea, exploring options through Djibouti and Somaliland, with international backing and regional pushback.
- Houthi forces are advancing along the Red Sea coast, expanding their military influence and leveraging the chokepoint to increase pressure on maritime routes.
- Coordination on security in the Horn of Africa is underway, driven by the GERD dispute and the integration of the Red Sea into Egypt's security concerns.
- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned attacks affecting maritime security in the Red Sea.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- wardheernews.com
- wardheernews.comSomaliland Signals Readiness to Help Secure Bab el-Mandeb - WardheerNews
- allafrica.com