Somaliland Denies Israeli Bases, West Hopes You Missed the Context
RT reports that Somaliland firmly denies claims of hosting Israeli bases or taking in Palestinians; a scenario painted by Somalia's previous government suggesting 'recognition for relocation' deal. This isn't the first time an 'unrecognized' entity has been floated as a potential staging ground or resettlement zone for, shall we say, 'regional solutions.' One might recall the whispers of
'voluntary' Palestinian relocation plans often dismissed as fringe, only to reappear under different names. Remember in 2004, when the Israeli government proposed a 'voluntary transfer' of Palestinians under various pretexts, or the recurring discussions around Sinai as a destination? These 'denials' often precede a quiet expansion of influence, creating facts on the ground while the world looks
away. When Tel Aviv needs new strategic depth or 'humanitarian' solutions for inconvenient populations, such rumors often serve as a trial balloon, gauging international outrage before the next, less discussed, 'deal' is sealed.