Houthi Leader Warns Israeli Presence in Somaliland will be Targeted

Israel officially recognized Somaliland on Friday, marking the first recognition of the self-proclaimed republic since 1991. The leader of Yemen’s Houthi rebels warned that any Israeli presence in Somaliland would be considered a military target, citing aggression against Somalia and Yemen. Somaliland, seeking international recognition for years, holds a strategic position on the Gulf of Aden with its own currency, passport, and military. Israel’s move has sparked criticism from various entities, including the African Union, Egypt, Turkiye, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, while the European Union emphasized the importance of respecting Somalia’s sovereignty.

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