Somalia condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as ‘naked invasion’

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Faisal AliDecember 28, 2025 at 02:02 PM

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In December 2025, Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a "naked invasion" during an emergency parliamentary session in Mogadishu. He warned that this action threatens to incite separatist movements and accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of violating Somalia's sovereignty. Parliament unanimously passed a resolution declaring Israel's recognition "null and void," though this is largely symbolic. The resolution also directs the government to address the issue with international bodies like the UN and African Union. Israel's recognition of Somaliland, which declared independence in 1991, makes it the first UN member to formally acknowledge the region. Mohamud urged Somalis to unite against what he views as an existential threat and prevent Somalia from becoming a military base for attacks on other nations.

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Somaliland ×280% Hassan Sheikh Mohamud ×2100% Benjamin Netanyahu ×2100% Somalia ×4100% Israel ×3100%

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