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The breakaway region of Somaliland on Thursday denied allegations by the Somali president that it would take resettled Palestinians or host an Israeli military base in exchange for Israel recognising its independence.

The breakaway region of Somaliland on Thursday denied allegations by the Somali president that it would take resettled Palestinians or host an Israeli military base in exchange for Israel recognising its independence.

Somalia reacted angrily Friday (December 26) after Israel formally recognised the northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" – the first country to do so. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has for decades pushed for international recognition. US President Donald Trump said he opposed US recognition of Somaliland in an interview with the New York Post.

Hargeisa says accusation by Somalia's president aims to undermine its diplomatic progress, insists relations with Israel conducted with respect for international law