Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial

Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

Israel becomes first country to recognize Somaliland as independent state

Israel on Friday became the first country to recognize Somaliland as an independent state — an unprecedented move regarding the breakaway region above Somalia. “The State of Israel plans to ...
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Israel Is a State, Not a Synagogue

“We want Israel to be our synagogue. … OK, well, Israel’s a state. It’s not a synagogue, and it’s going to make a whole set of calculations,” said Tal Becker, an Israeli lawyer and diplomatic adviser, ...
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Israel becomes first nation to recognize Republic of Somaliland as independent state

Israel becomes the first country to recognize the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state, more than three decades after it broke away from Somalia. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ...