# Somalia leader vows to block Israeli military presence in Berbera

https://mins.news/en/item/85066

- TRT World, 2026-10-04 03:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/c8a181cde62b

> Somali President Mohamud pledges to keep Israel from gaining a military foothold in Berbera, saying the planned move would involve a naval installation and access to the local airfield to draw nearer to Gulf states and Iran.

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