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From the Liveblog of
Friday, December 26, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Friday, December 26, 2025
Somaliland residents celebrate recognition of sovereignty; Israeli flag projected in capital
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThousands of residents take to the streets of Somaliland to celebrate Israel’s decision to recognize the breakaway region as an independent state.
In the capital, Hargeisa, an image of the Israeli flag was projected onto a building as crowds gathered in celebration.
Footage circulating online shows locals waving Somaliland flags while singing in the streets. Similar celebrations unfolded across other cities, as the recognition was met with widespread enthusiasm from Somaliland’s population.
WATCH: Downtown Hargeisa is illuminated with the Israeli flag as residents of Somaliland’s capital celebrate Jerusalem’s decision to recognize their sovereignty. pic.twitter.com/FgkD13iNK1
— Ariel Oseran أريئل أوسيران (@ariel_oseran) December 26, 2025
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