Somalia’s President: Somaliland to Resettle Palestinians, Host Israeli Base

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud revealed that Somaliland has agreed to resettle Palestinians and host an Israeli military base in exchange for recognition by Israel, marking the first such acknowledgment since 1991. He described the recognition as unexpected and indicative of Israel’s strategic interests in the region, while Mogadishu continues to reject Somaliland’s independence. The move has sparked global condemnation, with concerns raised at the UN Security Council about its implications for regional stability and the forced relocation of Palestinians.

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