Israel has become the first country to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. This decision could significantly alter regional dynamics and challenges Somalia's long-standing opposition to secession.

• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel would seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology, and the economy, and invited President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi to visit Israel.
• The recognition was declared "in the spirit of the Abraham Accords," which were brokered in 2020.
• Somalia's government condemned Israel's move as an "unlawful step" and a "deliberate attack" on its sovereignty, rejecting any recognition of Somaliland. Additionally, the African Union, Egypt, Turkey, and Djibouti also condemned the recognition, reaffirming support for Somalia's unity.