Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, has warned that any Israeli military presence in Somaliland would be considered a hostile act, following Israel’s recognition of the self-declared region.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to recognize Somaliland, warning that the move constitutes a dangerous violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and risks exporting Israeli aggression into the Horn of Africa.

Somalia’s Federal Parliament has unanimously adopted a resolution rejecting Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, declaring the move null and void and reaffirming Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has initiated broad political consultations aimed at unifying national ranks in response to Israel’s unlawful recognition claim regarding Somaliland, reaffirming Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial unity.

Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Mogadishu on Sunday evening to protest Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, condemning the move as a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial unity.

The United Nations and the European Union have welcomed the peaceful and orderly conduct of the Banadir local council elections, describing the vote as a significant step toward strengthening democratic governance and broader civic participation in Somalia.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that Israel would recognize Somaliland has triggered strong regional and international rejection, with global actors reaffirming Somalia’s unity and sovereignty.

Somaliland authorities have arrested a cleric over a social media post opposing Israel’s recognition, citing concerns over security and unity. The incident reflects growing internal tensions as external recognition debates spill into domestic political and public order issues.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held urgent diplomatic consultations with key regional leaders to address an unlawful violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and reaffirm regional support for the country’s unity and territorial integrity.

Somalia and multiple regional and international actors have rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, reaffirming support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The response highlights strong adherence to international legal norms governing state recognition and borders in Africa.