Somaliland opened an embassy in Jerusalem and is covertly cooperating with Israel, while Houthis threaten shipping near Somaliland.
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Updated Jun 19
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What happened
Somaliland opened an embassy in Jerusalem and is covertly cooperating with Israel, while Houthis threaten shipping near Somaliland.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Tensions are rising with neighboring Somalia as Somaliland seeks Israeli security cooperation and prepares to contribute troops to the Gaza demilitarization efforts.Sub-event
Somaliland pushes for cooperation with Israel, culminating in an embassy opening in Jerusalem.1 source
- Israel provides training and aid to Somaliland forces as attacks disrupt shipping and raise regional security concerns.Sub-event
Somaliland establishes diplomatic ties with Israel and Jerusalem, amid Houthi shipping threats.1 source
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Israeli political figures, including Ben-Gvir, Olmert, Katz, and Smotrich, made statements regarding state policy and ministerial roles.Also in this story
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The entities involved
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Somaliland
de facto state in the Horn of Africa
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Jerusalem
city in the Middle East, holy to the three Abrahamic religions
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
Related events
- Israel provided intelligence to Saudi Arabia specifically targeting the Houthis.
- US moves embassy to Jerusalem and Israel grants land, while the UN considers East Jerusalem occupied.
- Israel officially recognized Somaliland's independence and appointed an ambassador, leading to condemnation from Somalia.
- Israel will open an embassy in Kinshasa, and the DRC plans to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem following reciprocal diplomatic agreements.
- Somaliland is reportedly seeking advanced Israeli air defense systems, while discussions regarding a potential Israeli naval base are underway. Turkey's presence is viewed as a growing geopolitical threat.