It’s a complex one, as you know, but we’re working on it,” Trump said when asked whether his administration would follow Israel’s lead on Somaliland. Netanyahu’s Push and Trump’s Cautious ResponseNetanyahu had earlier held a video call with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, during which he described Israel’s recognition as a diplomatic breakthrough. According to Netanyahu, he planned to relay Somaliland’s interest in joining the Abraham Accords to President Trump, positioning the region within Israel’s broader Middle East normalization framework. Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, popularly known as Farmaajo, similarly condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. Uncertain Path AheadWhile Israel’s decision has shifted diplomatic conversations around Somaliland, Trump’s cautious response suggests that US recognition is far from guaranteed.

Source: The Star December 27, 2025 11:23 UTC