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Somaliland president receives Friends of Israel award in Jerusalem
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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 15, 2026
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Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi received the Friends of Israel Award in Jerusalem during an official visit to Israel. The award marked Somaliland's opening of an embassy in Jerusalem and its ties with Israel. Dr. Mike Evans said he will speak with Donald Trump about possible U.S. recognition of Somaliland.
- 01Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi received the Friends of Israel Award in Jerusalem.
- 02The award marked Somaliland's opening of an embassy in Jerusalem.
- 03Mike Evans praised Somaliland's support for Israel and said he may contact Donald Trump.
- 04The ceremony drew diplomats, businesspeople, Christian leaders, and public figures.
- 05The prize was founded by Shimon Peres and has gone to about 26 leaders.
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