Afar-Stamm sucht israelische Unterstützung inmitten der iranischen Expansion und der Unterdrückung durch Eritrea

An interesting dynamic is emerging. While major powers such as large parts of Europe and other states grow increasingly hostile toward Israel (Though seemingly mostly in words only), many minorities and non-aligned or marginalized peoples around the world are gravitating toward it.

Nations like Taiwan, Druze communities, Kurds, oppressed Iranians, the people of now recognized Somaliland, and others increasingly see Israel as a model or partner for security, resilience, and strategic autonomy.

The article describes how the Sunni Afar tribe in the Horn of Africa, spread across Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Djibouti, is seeking Israeli support amid Iranian expansion, Houthi recruitment, and harsh repression by Eritrea’s regime.

Afar leaders argue that Iranian backed activity in the Red Sea region threatens both their community and wider regional security, especially near the Bab el Mandeb Strait.

Some within the tribe believe Israel, with its experience in Red Sea security and regional geopolitics, could help protect the Afar and counter Iranian influence.

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has further strengthened the belief among marginalized groups that Israel can play a meaningful strategic role.