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## United Nations Security Council Meeting on Israel's Recognition of Somaliland
United Nations Security Council Meeting on Israel's Recognition of Somaliland
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) convened an emergency meeting to address Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. The decision has been met with widespread disapproval from most UNSC members, citing potential regional implications, particularly concerning Palestinians in Gaza.
During the meeting in New York City on Mon, Dec 26, 2025, the United States was the sole member not to condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland, although it clarified that its stance on the region remains unchanged.
Somalia's UN ambassador, Abu Bakr Dahir Osman, urged the UNSC to reject Israel's recognition, stating it threatens to destabilize Somalia and the surrounding regions. He also expressed concern over Israel's potential plans regarding the relocation of Palestinians from Gaza.
Israel's deputy ambassador to the UN, Jonathan Miller, emphasized that the recognition is not a hostile act towards Somalia and does not hinder future dialogue. He described it as an opportunity rather than an act of defiance.
Pakistan and other UNSC members, including China and the United Kingdom, expressed apprehension about the implications for Palestinians. China's UN envoy, Sun Lei, stated opposition to any actions that could fragment Somalia's territory.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) convened an emergency meeting to address Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.
The Arab League, through its UN envoy, Maged Abdelfattah Abdelaziz, rejected any measures arising from Israel's recognition, viewing them as facilitating forced displacement of Palestinians and potential militarization of Somali ports.
South Africa, a non-member of the UNSC, reaffirmed Somalia's sovereignty in accordance with international law and the UN Charter.
Comparison with Palestinian Recognition
US envoy Tammy Bruce compared the recognition of Somaliland to that of Palestine, which is recognized by over 150 UN member states. Bruce criticized the UNSC for perceived double standards, as no emergency meeting was convened for Palestine's recognition.
Slovenia's UN ambassador, Samuel Zbogar, countered the comparison, noting that Palestine is occupied territory and an observer state in the UN, unlike Somaliland, which is part of a UN member state.
The Republic of Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 following a civil war. The situation remains a complex and contentious issue within international relations.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
