with the word befriend I wasn’t even talkin abt personal friendships as much as I meant Somalia having relations with Israel beyond formal diplomatic relationsThat is not accurate representation of the Islamic position. Friendship to the exclusion and disadvantage of a Muslim, That is a no, Friendship based on common interests and as a fellow human being, yes. As long as the friendship is not causing you to commit un-islamic acts, there is no harm. And if you are weak to begin with and do as whoever befriends you does, then the problem is you and not your Jewish or christian friend.
Aren't Muslims supposed to interact and deal with others? Spread the Islamic message through good conduct and by example? How do you plan to do that from a bunker?