World · 16 June 2026

Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel recognition

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This controversial move comes six months after Israel first recognised Somaliland as independent. Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi opened the mission during his visit, but Somalia called it a "violation of its sovereignty". Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the decision, while most foreign embassies are in Tel Aviv.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 June 2026 at 20:22

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