Somaliland says it will open an embassy in Jerusalem following Israel’s formal recognition of the breakaway territory’s independence. Somaliland’s ambassador, Mohamed Hagi, says the move will be carried out soon, with an embassy planned in Jerusalem. He also indicates a reciprocal arrangement: Israel is expected to open a diplomatic mission in Somaliland’s capital, Hargeisa. Multiple outlets report that Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland after its declaration of independence from Somalia, and that the embassy announcements come months after that recognition. Al Jazeera and other coverage describe the development as part of growing diplomatic engagement between the two sides. The reports present the decision as a stated diplomatic step by Somaliland and Israel, rather than detailing any specific timeline beyond “soon,” nor outlining the broader political or legal implications. No additional operational details are provided across the sources beyond the location of the intended embassies—Jerusalem for Somaliland and Hargeisa for Israel—and the premise that the countries are reciprocating diplomatic ties.