Somaliland could host Israeli military base, says official (www.middleeasteye.net)
from geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml to world@lemmy.world on 08 Jan 2026 19:01
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A Somaliland official has reportedly said that the breakaway region could host an Israeli military base, despite a previous denial that it would make such a move.

Last month, Israel became the first country to officially recognise Somaliland as a state.

Following the decision, Somaliland authorities officially denied an accusation by Somalia that their state would accept Palestinians forcibly displaced from Gaza, or that it would host an Israeli military base on its soil.

However, Israeli media reported on Thursday that a base was being discussed.

Qasim also said that Somaliland’s security ties with Israel would involve fighting terror and include naval cooperation.

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