Gaza exit plan ready? Israel becomes 1st nation to recognise Somaliland as independent state

Israel has formally become the first country in the world to recognize Somaliland as an independent, sovereign state, signing a mutual declaration that establishes full diplomatic ties and paves the way for embassies and broad cooperation. The move, announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and framed “in the spirit of the Abraham Accords,” has triggered sharp backlash from Somalia and key regional players, while sparking debate over reports that Somaliland’s recognition was at times linked in external discussions to controversial ideas about relocating Gazans to the Horn of Africa. Watch for more