Middle East

Somalia has rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, calling it illegal and void, and vowed diplomatic and legal steps to defend its sovereignty, unity and internationally recognized borders.

Jordan’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the Israel–Somaliland mutual recognition, calling it a violation of international law and Somalia’s sovereignty, and reaffirming full support for Mogadishu’s authority over all Somali territory.

Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry has rejected the Israel–Somaliland recognition move as legally invalid, reaffirming full support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity and federal government amid wider Arab and Gulf backing.