Ethiopia Eritrea Tensions Rise
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed with his Ethiopian counterpart, Abiy Ahmed, ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation amid escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa and renewed clashes in the Tigray region. The two sides agreed to expand collaboration in the security and intelligence sectors, with Israel supporting Ethiopia's positions on water resource issues, such as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, and gaining access to a seaport on the Red Sea. This comes as Ethiopia faces internal security challenges, tensions with Eritrea and Egypt, as well as military escalation and supplies from multiple sources. Meanwhile, Israel is seeking to assist Ethiopia in facing regional pressures and to enhance its influence in the area.
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