Global Backlash: Nations Condemn Israel's Somaliland Recognition Amid Regional Fears

• Israel recognized Somaliland as an independent nation on Friday (December 26), the first such recognition in over 30 years.
• Over 20 Middle Eastern/African countries, OIC, Syria, and the US State Department rejected Israel's move, citing threats to regional and international peace.
• Somalia's federal government strongly condemned the recognition, reaffirming Somaliland as an integral part of its sovereign territory.
• African regional bodies like the AU and IGAD also rejected the move, warning it undermines Somalia's sovereignty and violates international law.
• The recognition comes amidst past discussions where Israel reportedly approached Somaliland about taking Palestinians from Gaza, a plan the US later abandoned.

Why It Matters: Israel's recognition of Somaliland sparks global condemnation, raising concerns over regional stability and sovereignty.