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Somaliland's Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali stated on Wednesday that there is no Israeli military presence in Somaliland and no talks about Israel opening a base there, calling such reports "rumours."
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Tel Aviv, Somaliland
Who
Mohamed Yusuf Ali, Michael Lotem, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, The Somali Guardian
What
Somaliland's Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali stated on Wednesday that there is no Israeli military presence in Somaliland and no talks about Israel opening a base there, calling such reports "rumours."
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:34:10 GMT · 4h 3m ago
Where
Tel Aviv, Somaliland ·
Why
Reports from The Somali Guardian on Sunday claimed Israel had opened an intelligence base in Somaliland and discussions were ongoing for a military base, which the Defence Minister denied.
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This denial by Somaliland's Defence Minister contradicts recent reports but acknowledges that Israel is training Somaliland's military and police, impacting perceptions of potential Israeli-Somaliland military cooperation in a strategically sensitive region. The broader context includes Israel's recent recognition of Somaliland and Somalia's rejection of this move.
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