NAIROBI– Netanyahu recently met with the president of Somalia in what would mark a first high-level contact between the two countries, a source close to the Somali leader tells The Times of Israel.
Israel does not have diplomatic relations with the East African nation. Somalia, an all-Muslim country and a member of the Arab League, has never recognized the Jewish state.
According to the Caasimada Online website, which is run by journalists opposed to the Somali regime, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and three other officials paid a short visit to Tel Aviv, where they met with Netanyahu and other Israeli officials.
A senior official close to Mohamud confirms to The Times of Israel that the meeting took place, but could not say whether it did happen in Tel Aviv. Another meeting between the two leaders is planned for the near future, the official says.
Israeli officials decline to comment on the matter.
— Raphael Ahren
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