Trump Not Prepared to Support Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

US President Donald Trump stated he does not plan to immediately recognize Somaliland’s independence following Israel’s formal recognition of the breakaway region from Somalia. In a phone interview with the New York Post, he emphasized that his administration would study the situation further, questioning the general awareness of Somaliland. Trump dismissed Somaliland’s offer of port access on the Gulf of Aden, labeling it as insignificant. Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the recognition earlier on the same day.

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