East Africa: Egypt’s Somalia Push Raises Alarm in Israel Over Horn of Africa Balance

Jerusalem — Israeli political and security circles are increasingly alarmed by what they see as Egypt’s accelerating military and diplomatic footprint in Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa, moves viewed in Tel Aviv as a direct response to Israel’s growing regional presence, Israeli media reported.

According to Israel’s i24 News channel, Egyptian decision-makers are closely monitoring Israel’s expanding influence in the Horn of Africa, particularly following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland,…