Somaliland–Gaza Security Offer: President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro says Somaliland is ready to contribute up to 2,000 troops to a US-led stabilization force for Gaza, but only if Washington or Israel makes a formal request—otherwise, Somaliland is not volunteering. Regional Security & Israel Ties: In Washington, Irro also hinted Somaliland could welcome an Israeli security presence in the future, arguing it would add deterrence as threats grow around the Horn and the Red Sea. Diplomacy in the Red Sea Orbit: Reports claim Yemen’s Brigadier General Tariq Saleh fled by sea to Somaliland after Houthi gains around Al Mukha, with his location in Hargeisa still unconfirmed. UAE Port Influence Pushback: Eritrea accuses the UAE of “port-based colonialism,” pointing to DP World’s role in Berbera (Somaliland) and warning other states to scrutinize Abu Dhabi’s port expansion. Yemen Escalation Near Bab al-Mandab: Houthis say they’ve taken key western districts and Mayyun/Perim in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, tightening pressure on one of the world’s most important shipping chokepoints. International Spotlight on Somaliland: A missionary interview highlights how hard and dangerous gospel-sharing remains in Somaliland, underscoring the region’s sensitive social and security environment. Legal/Political Pressure Abroad: A US report alleges a son of Siad Barre lives in Ohio and links family businesses to Medicare funding, keeping Somaliland’s historical grievances in the international news cycle.