Somaliland Fears Change in Israeli Government; Jerusalem: Recognition Will Not Be Revoked

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Israel recognized Somaliland's independence almost a year ago, under a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. In the international and Arab arenas, the territory is considered part of Somalia.

Recently, senior figures in Somaliland have expressed concern that replacing the prime minister with Gadi Eisenkot would lead to a change in Israeli policy toward them. According to these concerns, the historic recognition could remain dependent on Netanyahu's political fate.

Israeli sources have conveyed reassurances to Somaliland's leadership, according to which Israel will not back away from its recognition of the country's independence, even in the event of a change of government in Israel. According to the messages, the recognition policy will not change.