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Netanyahu presents Puntland and Somaliland as territories friendly to Israel

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a map classifying Puntland and Somaliland among the territories considered friendly to Israel and the United Arab Emirates. The depiction constitutes neither official recognition nor proof of a formal alliance, but reflects an analysis of regional realignments, according to Caasimada Online.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented Puntland and Somaliland as territories friendly to Israel and the United Arab Emirates on a map devoted to Israeli national security. The map appeared behind him during a speech on security threats on Sunday, according to Caasimada Online, which said the Israeli government information office had confirmed the image.

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