Africa
“The opening of the embassy in Jerusalem will be another significant step in strengthening relations between our countries and nations,” said Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.
The Jerusalem ceremony came on Somaliland’s Independence Day and marked another step in ties between the two countries after Israeli recognition in December.
Herzog will also greet new envoys from Australia, South Korea, Vietnam and the Vatican.
American forces hunted for Abu-Bilal al-Minuki for months over his killing of Christians, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
“The white stork is the species that, for many generations, symbolized migration and longing for the Land of Israel for Jews from Ethiopia to Poland.”
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar congratulated his newly appointed counterpart, as the two diplomats discussed the situation of both countries.
The search is on-going, U.S. Africa Command said.
The two countries’ ties “are based on mutual respect and ongoing cooperation,” Sharren Haskel said.
Michael Lotem finished a three-year tour as envoy to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi and the Seychelles in August 2025.
From Moroccan heritage preservation and Holocaust survivor testimony to contemporary concerns over antisemitism in North America, participants at the March of the Living reflect on legacy, loss and the fight against hatred.
“The Iranian terror regime must not obtain nuclear weapons,” Gideon Sa’ar stressed.
Five suspects arrested after apparent criminal abduction.
