Ethiopia Insight published on 12 January 2026 a commentary titled "The Geopolitical Ripple Effects of Somaliland's Recognition" by Muktar Ismail, regional analyst.
Israel's recognition of Somaliland sparked a largely negative international response, underscoring its isolation on the issue. Of the 15 member states of the UN Security Council, only the United States defended Israel's right to recognize Somaliland. The al-Shabaab terrorist organization, which controls parts of Somalia, cast the decision as a "Zionist crusader project."
