Israel is rolling out the red carpet for Somaliland's leader as it deepens ties with the breakaway territory. According to Al Jazeera, six months after Israel's formal recognition of Somaliland, the two nations are now moving from diplomatic symbolism to concrete strategic cooperation. The partnership signals Israel's broader effort to expand its influence in the Red Sea region, a critical waterway caught between multiple regional powers.

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