Among the critics are more than 20 Arab and Islamic states, as well as the African Union and the EU
Israel's recent decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent state has received widespread condemnation on the international stage. Many countries and organizations have expressed their protest, claiming that this step threatens the territorial integrity of Somalia and contradicts international norms.
Foreign ministers from over 20 Arab and Islamic countries, including the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), issued a joint statement calling Israel's actions a "threatening precedent" and warned of potential consequences for peace and security in the region. Notable signatories include Jordan, Egypt, Algeria, the Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, the Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Turkey, and Yemen.
The African Union also expressed its position, reaffirming support for the unity and sovereignty of Somalia.
In turn, the European Union called for respect for Somalia's sovereignty and recommended that the parties engage in dialogue, but did not support Israel's recognition of Somaliland.
Some countries, such as Pakistan, have also defended Somalia at international forums and expressed their readiness to advocate for its interests within the UN.
It is worth noting that Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland's independence, which sparked a wave of protests from the Somali government and its international partners.
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