The Prime Minister announcedtoday the official recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. Prime Minister Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Sa'ar, and the President of the Republic of Somaliland signed a joint and mutual declaration. This declaration is in the spirit of the Abraham Accords, signed at the initiative of President Trump. Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated the President of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdallah, and praised his leadership and

The flag of Israel was projected during celebrations in Somaliland after Israel officially recognized its independence. The State of Israel yesterday officially announced its recognition of Somaliland as an Independent State. The move has sparked a geopolitical tension in the region with Somalia, the African Union and Gulf Cooperation Council condemning the move and stating refusal of any recognition of Somaliland as an independent state and support of a One Somalia. | Juba Eye

Israel has become the first country to formally recognise the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. | Sky News Australia