Terror organizations, the Arab League, and the Palestinian Authority condemned the opening of the Somaliland embassy in Jerusalem, calling it a violation of international law. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar responded that Israel is determined to advance partnerships and that no one will dictate to Israel or Somaliland who to maintain diplomatic relations with. According to Israeli media.
The condemnations, reported Wednesday by Israeli media, come after the formal opening of the Somaliland embassy in Jerusalem on Sunday, June 14, during an historic visit by Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi — the first diplomatic mission anywhere in the world for the breakaway East African state. As The Zioneer reported Sunday, President Abdullahi said at the opening that he brought 'the blessings of six million Muslims.' Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, who hosted the ceremony, called the condemnation baseless and reaffirmed Israel's commitment to expanding its international partnerships.
The criticism — led by terror groups, the Arab League, the Palestinian Authority (PA), and additional organizations — follows a pattern of regional rejection of Israel's deepening ties with Somaliland. A PA deputy had already attacked the move on Tuesday as 'provocative,' and a broader Arab League statement condemned it Saturday as a violation of international law and Palestinian rights. Sa'ar's response Wednesday marks the first direct, on-the-record Israeli pushback since the wave of condemnations began.
2 developments
- DevelopingPalestinian Authority deputy attacks Somaliland embassy opening in Jerusalem as 'provocative'
- StrongSomaliland president at Israel embassy opening: 'I bring the blessings of six million Muslims'
- DevelopingSomaliland posts lighthearted embassy-opening video featuring FM
- DevelopingIsrael's Sa'ar reveals clandestine October meeting with Somaliland president
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