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[Abere]

There Is No Greater Recognition Than Recognition by Israel: A Jackpot for Somaliland

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland carries a unique strategic weight unmatched by any other state. Israel is feared and respected for its overwhelming military superiority, advanced intelligence capabilities, and proven willingness to defend its allies. Unlike recognition by a regional power, Israel’s backing would act as a powerful deterrent against any actor contemplating aggression toward Somaliland. Its military might alone is sufficient to silence would-be adversaries.
Israel can also provide Somaliland with access to advanced weapons systems, security technology, intelligence cooperation, and military training- assets that would fundamentally alter the balance of power in the Horn of Africa. Had Somaliland been recognized instead by a country such as Ethiopia, Egypt, Turkey, Italy’s Somalia, or even small Eritrea would likely have responded with open hostility or direct military confrontation. Recognition by Israel, however, changes the equation entirely. These same actors now limit themselves to diplomatic complaints through the United Nations and the African Union, a clear indication of Israel’s deterrent power.
The indirect benefits of such recognition extend beyond Somaliland itself. Ethiopia stands to gain significantly, as Israel’s involvement weakens Djibouti’s long-standing monopoly over port access. Djibouti would no longer be able to use its veto power to dictate port prices or political terms. With Somaliland offering alternative access, Ethiopia gains leverage, forcing Djibouti to act more cooperatively if it wishes to remain economically relevant.
This shift explains why Djibouti’s reaction has been particularly shar (arguably even more intense than that of Somalia) because Somaliland’s rise means sharing a regional economic pie that Djibouti once controlled almost exclusively. In this sense, Israel’s recognition is not merely symbolic; it reshapes regional power dynamics, strengthens Somaliland’s security, and introduces long-overdue competition and balance into the Horn of Africa.

[Right]

Brother Abere,

Please take it easy and see the wider pictures of repercussions and regional interests. We all want Somali Land and Somalia to succeed but we also have to look at the trap door for what it is.
Israel is doing this move for its own sinister interest independent of Ethiopian interest.

Inviting toxic countries such as Israel, UAE, Egypt,Turkey and now Saudi by different states of the HoA to the region is a very serious mistake that will harm the region for centuries to come.

What did the Abiye Ahmed, the Hassan, the Issias Afeworki etc see on these Middle Eastern countries who can’t even save their own Arab Palestinians from genocide?

The real problem of the HoA lies on the leaders themselves. They are invited these bad actors to the region in the hope that it will prolong their political lives at the expense of the people.

Please focus on the primitive, uneducated, tribalist Abiye Ahmed Ali and his gang members.

[Abere]

Brother Right,

--- I understand your concern. When I look at Ethiopia and her future, I NEVER factor in Abiy Ahmed, Shabia and Woyane. I see Ethiopia without these. These elements have been used by others and are only confounding factors(noises) in the true political equation of Ethiopia. My observation is NET of these scams - cause of mass sufferings.

--- These countries (Turkey, Egypt, Saudi etc.) has always been problem causing for Ethiopia historically. The arrival of Israel in Somaliland does not change their hearts against Ethiopia. Isreal is already in Somaliland. Let's not also forget, the Arab world always associates Ethiopia with Israel, while Ethiopia never had any assistance. The existence of balance of power is a better choice. Israel is a modern democracy than the Arab world's theocracy ( the does not know rationality or concept of democracy). Somaliland will be moving forward the concept of democracy than theocracy that is rocking the Arabs and Italian Somalia

Brother Abere,

Please take it easy and see the wider pictures of repercussions and regional interests. We all want Somali Land and Somalia to succeed but we also have to look at the trap door for what it is.
Israel is doing this move for its own sinister interest independent of Ethiopian interest.

Inviting toxic countries such as Israel, UAE, Egypt,Turkey and now Saudi by different states of the HoA to the region is a very serious mistake that will harm the region for centuries to come.

What did the Abiye Ahmed, the Hassan, the Issias Afeworki etc see on these Middle Eastern countries who can’t even save their own Arab Palestinians from genocide?

The real problem of the HoA lies on the leaders themselves. They are invited these bad actors to the region in the hope that it will prolong their political lives at the expense of the people.

Please focus on the primitive, uneducated, tribalist Abiye Ahmed Ali and his gang members.

[Zack]

if no other country recognises it not even ethiopia its no different the north cyprus being recognised only by turkey
in other news abiy is in djbouti to beg for some discount on using the djiboutian ports

Dr Zackovich