Israel and Somalia
Israel scores 65/100 toward Somalia (friendliness, support), while Somalia scores 40/100 back.
Israel toward Somalia
Israel's posture toward Somalia is characterized by active diplomatic engagement and security cooperation, primarily channeled through Somaliland; the potential contribution of 2,000 troops and explicit willingness to coordinate on Gaza stabilization indicate a supportive, functional relationship. This cooperation suggests a score in the 'Friendliness, cooperation' range, as Israel views the Somal
Somalia toward Israel
The central government in Mogadishu (Country B) holds an unfriendly posture toward Israel, explicitly urging Arab states to block Israel's recognition of Somaliland and viewing Israeli-aligned actions as destabilizing. While the coverage focuses on the Somaliland-Somalia dynamic, Mogadishu's active diplomatic opposition to Israel's moves in the region places the relationship in the 'Unfriendliness
Recent coverage
- Somaliland Pushes UN Recognition Drive on Sidelines of General Assembly The Rio Times, 2026-09-10
- Somalia: Somaliland Willing to Send Up to 2,000 Troops to Gaza Force, President Says AllAfrica East Africa, 2026-09-10
- Somalia: Somaliland Ready to Contribute Up to 2,000 Troops to Gaza Stabilisation Force, President Says AllAfrica, 2026-09-10
- Somalia: Somaliland Denies Talks On Israeli Operations Against Houthis AllAfrica East Africa, 2026-09-10
- Hijacking pirates exploit regional chaos to return to seas off Somalia The Guardian World, 2026-09-08
- Somalia: Somalia Urges Arab States to Block Wider Recognition of Somaliland AllAfrica, 2026-09-02
- Al-Shabaab issues sharp rebuke over Somaliland’s new Jerusalem embassy - Somali Guardian Google News: Somalia, 2026-06-17
- Islamic bloc backs Somalia after Somaliland opens embassy in Jerusalem - Hiiraan Online Google News: Somalia, 2026-06-16
- Somalia recalls ambassador to Kenya after photo with Israeli envoy triggers diplomatic crisis - Somali Guardian Google News: Kenya + Somalia, 2026-05-31
- Scandal Erupts Over Somali Ambassador’s Attendance at Israeli-Hosted Event in Kenya - Horseed Media Google News: Kenya + Somalia, 2026-05-30
- Somaliland president accuses Somalia, Djibouti of interference after Israel dispute - Hiiraan Online Google News: Djibouti, 2026-05-28
- Former Somali Information Minister Zakaria Mahmoud Haji in exclusive interview discusses Iran war, Israel, Red Sea occupation, Somali unity, and more - Egypt Independent Google News: Iran + Somalia, 2026-05-25
- Iran Condemns Israel’s Diplomatic Move in Somaliland - FTL Somalia Google News: Iran + Somalia, 2026-04-21
- Saudi Arabia Confronts the Israel–UAE Alignment in Somalia - Arab Center Washington DC Google News: Somalia, 2026-02-26
- As U.S. Bombs Somalia, Israel Shakes Status Quo on Horn of Africa - The New York Times Google News: Somalia, 2026-02-12