Top Somaliland official defends Israel ties amid Arab backlash Somaliland official defends Israel ties, telling Al Jazeera the region had “no choice” after years of isolation.Share this: Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland presents credentials in HargeisaDateNovember 1, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraIsrael uses Somaliland to make it “seen as a regional power”DateJanuary 15, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraSomali minister says Israel plans to displace Palestinians to SomalilandDateJanuary 10, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera