NEWSRAEL: Two major military events in the last 2 years have gone almost without any notice, the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, and the Egyptian military buildup in te Sinai desert. Once again, Israel realizes it must take action.
A potential Israeli move to establish a military presence in Somaliland is raising sharp reactions in Cairo, with Egyptian officials and analysts warning that interference with access to the Red Sea constitutes a “red line” that could push the region toward military scenarios previously considered off the table.
The issue gained momentum after Benjamin Netanyahu announced on December 26 that Israel had recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state—the first country to do so. The move is widely seen as part of Israel’s broader strategic effort to secure freedom of navigation and counter regional threats emanating from the Red Sea arena.
Egyptian military analyst Maj. Gen. Osama Mahmoud Kabir claimed the recognition serves three strategic Israeli objectives:
