Just hours after Israel officially recognized Somaliland as an independent state, US President Donald Trump told the New York Post that the United States will first “study” Israel’s decision before making a move of its own. Israel’s move made it the first country in the world to recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, three decades after it split from Somalia. The declaration — signed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, and Somaliland’s president — establishes formal diplomatic relations and opens the door to deeper strategic ties. Watch the video for more.