Israel deployed troops to Somaliland after recognition, source says
A senior Somali official claims Israel deployed 50 soldiers to Somaliland following diplomatic recognition earlier this year. While Israel officially denied the report as 'fake news,' defense officials confirmed long-standing secret security cooperation.
Why it matters
It highlights shifting geopolitical alliances in the Horn of Africa and the increasing military footprint of regional powers.
Israel deployed a small contingent of forces to Somaliland earlier this year, a senior Somali government official told Middle East Eye.
The article presents conflicting claims from multiple sources, maintaining a journalistic distance despite the sensitive nature of the topic.
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