Israel's recognition of the Republic of Somaliland could lead to an Israeli base on the Red Sea and intelligence gathering on Yemen's Houthis. This aligns with Israel's ongoing strikes against Hamas and Hezbollah, which have been Iran's strongest proxy. The country's strategic ties could also enable Israel to gather intelligence and operate against the Houthis, according to Somalil officials. However, the partnership could further escalate tensions with Turkey, which has its largest overseas military training base in Mogadishu. Both Al-Shabaab and the Islamic State in Somalia have threatened to attack Somaland if an Israeli presence is established in the country.