Israel claims it has had ’certain communication’ with Somalia

Israel claims it has had ’certain communication’ with Somalia

Israel has opened "certain communication" with Somalia despite the two states having no diplomatic ties, according to new comments from Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel, who linked the contact to concerns over growing Houthi activity in the Horn of Africa. Haskel's remarks came in an interview with i24NEWS on Wednesday, where she warned that instability in the region could have wider international repercussions. Somalia is a member of the …

Israel Announces Establishing Relations with Somalia for the First Time – Somali Dispatch

JERUSALEM/MOGADISHU (SD) – Israel has announced for the first time that it has initiated a specific relationship with the Government of Somalia, citing “shared interests” in countering Houthis’ influence in the Horn of Africa. While no formal diplomatic relations previously existed between Somalia and Israel, Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel stated in a video interview with the Israeli outlet i24NEWS that Somalia is a nation with s…