Somalia Condemns Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

64% : He also invited Cirro to visit Israel, an invitation that was accepted.
56% : During the Cold War, Israel provided Ethiopia with military support, while Somalia aligned with Arab states hostile to Israel.
48% : "Our government strongly advises the State of Israel to rescind its divisive actions and abide by international law," he added.
46% : Despite the international backlash, thousands of people gathered on the streets of Hargeisa to celebrate Israel's decision.
45% : The strong reaction came a day after Israel became the first country to formally recognise Somaliland, triggering swift condemnation from African and Arab states.
44% : Somaliland authorities, however, defended Israel's decision.
43% : Palestine's foreign ministry backed Somalia's position, recalling that Israel had previously identified Somaliland as a potential destination for forcibly displacing Palestinians from Gaza.
40% : Somalia's strained relations with Israel date back decades, shaped by Israel's historic ties with Ethiopia, Somalia's regional rival.
38% : It is still important for international trade today," he said, according to Al Jazeera.
38% : The US has also recently voiced frustration with Somalia at the United Nations, citing security concerns and signalling reluctance to continue funding peacekeeping efforts.
37% : Somaliland unilaterally broke away from Somalia in 1991 following years of civil war but has never been recognised by any United Nations member state.
33% : He further accused Israel of pursuing recognition of Somaliland to advance its agenda related to Gaza.
26% : Trump later distanced himself from the move, telling The New York Post that he would not follow Israel's lead.

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