Israel becomes first UN member state to recognize Somaliland, Netanyahu declares
Netanyahu congratulated Somaliland President H.E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi and praised his leadership and commitment to security, stability, and peace.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state(photo credit: PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE)ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, REUTERSUpdated: