The Republic of Somaliland has announced plans to establish an embassy in Jerusalem, according to a statement from its ambassador to Israel, Mohamed Hagi. The announcement was made on May 20, 2026.
βI am pleased to announce that the Republic of Somalilandβs Embassy will be located in Jerusalem,β Hagi stated. The move follows Somaliland's recognition of Israel in 2020 and the opening of a liaison office in Tel Aviv in 2021.
Somaliland, a self-declared independent state that broke away from Somalia in 1991, is not widely recognized internationally. The embassy in Jerusalem would be a significant diplomatic step, though it remains unclear if the move has been finalized or when it will take effect.
Israel has not officially commented on the announcement. The status of Jerusalem is a contentious issue in international relations, with most countries maintaining embassies in Tel Aviv.
