Egypt has issued a formal condemnation of Israel’s unilateral recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, warning that the move constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and threatens the stability of the Horn of Africa. Egypt reiterated its full support for the unity and sovereignty of the Somali state, rejecting any attempts to establish “parallel entities” that contradict international legitimacy. During the discussion, both ministers expressed their complete rejection of Israel’s recognition of the “so-called Somaliland,” affirming their joint support for a unified Somalia. The ministers collectively denounced Israel’s move as a “dangerous precedent” and a threat to the established principles of the UN Charter. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi signed a joint declaration establishing full diplomatic relations.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 27, 2025 14:35 UTC