UN Security Council Meets After Israel Recognizes Somaliland, Sparks Global Outcry

• UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting following Israel's recognition of Somaliland, a move condemned by several nations.
• Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited the "Abraham Accords" for the decision, making Israel the only UN member state to formally recognize Somaliland's 1991 independence.
• Somalia, Egypt, Turkey, GCC, and OIC condemned the recognition, calling it a "deliberate attack" on Somalia's sovereignty.
• A joint statement by 21 countries and OIC rejected Israel's decision, citing serious repercussions for regional and international peace and a violation of international law.
• The EU and US reaffirmed Somalia's territorial integrity, while encouraging dialogue between Somaliland and Somalia's federal government.

Why It Matters: Israel's recognition of Somaliland triggers a UN Security Council meeting and widespread international condemnation.