Israel Finds 'Self-Determination' in Somaliland, Not Gaza
Al Jazeera reports Israel's recognition of Somaliland, a move drawing condemnation from several nations. This diplomatic maneuver isn't just about newfound respect for 'self-determination'; it's about strategic positioning in the Red Sea. (Because shared values are always paramount when geo-politics are involved, right?) Historically, Netanyahu’s governments have been masters of exploiting
regional instability for tactical advantage, from arms dealing with Iran in the 1980s to leveraging Gulf states against Iran today. The media, however, prefers to frame these maneuvers as simple diplomatic shifts, rather than a continuation of a well-worn playbook of 'divide and conquer.' The glaring irony of Israel recognizing a breakaway state while systematically denying statehood to
Palestinians, however, seems to escape mainstream commentary altogether.