Somaliland and Israel—Considerations Regarding Recognition and Cooperation
Should Israel recognize the pro-Western state located in the Horn of Africa—an area whose security importance for Israel has become even more pronounced over the past two years?
In recent months, while attention is focused on Iran’s proxies in the Middle East, Tehran is expanding its activities in Africa—increasing the threat to Israeli interests on the continent
Africa and the War in Gaza: Analyzing Israel’s Current Standing and Future Prospects in Africa
The responses of African countries to the Hamas attack and the war in Gaza shed light on Israel’s strengths and weaknesses on the African continent. Analyzing the characteristics of their responses shows that it is both plausible and beneficial for Israel to strengthen its alliances with certain countries in Africa. Stepping up Israel’s diplomatic efforts on the continent in the short and long term could be useful in aiding security concerns (primarily around the Red Sea), preserving and extending the accomplishments of the Abraham Accords, and improving the balance of African votes at the UN in Israel’s favor.