Israel has become the first country to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, a move that could reshape regional dynamics. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the recognition aligns with the Abraham Accords. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, hailed the decision as a historic strategic partnership. However, Somalia, the African Union, Egypt, Turkey, and Djibouti condemned the move, reaffirming support for Somalia's territorial integrity and warning of dangerous precedents for regional stability.