{"id":62844,"date":"2026-04-21T08:50:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T08:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=62844"},"modified":"2026-04-21T08:56:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T08:56:35","slug":"israel-somaliland-finally-formally-establish-diplomatic-relations-despite-opposition-from-around-the-world-the-most-important-strait-is-under-their-monitoring-now-tazeen-akhtar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/israel-somaliland-finally-formally-establish-diplomatic-relations-despite-opposition-from-around-the-world-the-most-important-strait-is-under-their-monitoring-now-tazeen-akhtar\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel Somaliland Finally Formally Establish Diplomatic Relations Despite Opposition from Around the World | The Most Important Strait is Under Their Monitoring Now – Tazeen Akhtar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Africa Monitoring Desk Islamabad by Editor Tazeen Akhtar<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Israel has appointed Michael Lotem<\/strong> as its first-ever non-resident ambassador to Somaliland, as announced by the Israeli Foreign Ministry in April 2026. This appointment follows Israel\u2019s recognition of the self-declared state in December 2025. Lotem previously served as Israel’s ambassador to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, and the Seychelles, and was a non-resident economic ambassador to Africa. Somaliland has appointed Mohamed Omar Haji Mohamoud as its first representative to Israel.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a game changing development for Israel that can benefit USA as well and a lot because Somaliland is at the center place of the Strait of Mandeb at Red Sea connecting Mediterranean through Suiz Canal to Red Sea and then Arabian Sea. This geography makes it more strategic than Hormuz and than any other strait in the world including Malacca and Panama.<\/p>\n

Iran has an upperhand here through her allies the Houthis of Yemen. The Houthis have responded strongly against Israel and US during all invasions and escalations by the two countries on Gaza and Iran in the near past. Israel and US are strengthening their position here facilitating the break up of Somaliland from mainland Somalia and now supporting her to establish a full fledged state with a strong military.<\/p>\n

China has presence at Djibouti where the first military base was set up out of mainland many years ago. But China has not reacted in a way, she should have and she has the capability for.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0<\/span>People\u2019s Liberation Army (PLA) Support Base in Djibouti is China’s first and only official overseas military installation, located strategically near the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait<\/span>. Officially termed a “support facility” or “logistics facility” by Beijing, it serves to safeguard Chinese maritime interests, support anti-piracy missions, and facilitate peacekeeping and humanitarian operations in Africa and West Asia.<\/p>\n

Somalia is a poor country at a very central location. Unfortunately , Somalia failed to tackle this challenge locally and mustering the support internationally through her diplomatic corp including one in Pakistan. The Ambassador of Somalia in Islamabad is not available for any discussion on even bilateral relations , let alone the strategic affairs of his own region.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saudi UAE Clash in Yemen ! Redefining Red Sea & Gulf Geopolitics ! Reshaping Power in Middle East<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n