Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland after recognition of breakaway region
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 09:19 UTC
- Sources: Times of Israel
Michael Lotem has been appointed as Israel's first ambassador to Somaliland, following the country's recognition of the breakaway region from Somalia.
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