Israel seeks Zionist colonial gains through recognition of Somaliland: Hamas
The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland as a sovereign state, describing the move as serving Tel Aviv’s “colonial Zionist project.”
On Friday, Israel announced it had signed an agreement with Somaliland to establish full diplomatic relations, including the opening of embassies and the exchange of ambassadors.
Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 following a brutal civil war, but it had not previously been recognized by any member of the UN.
In a statement on Saturday, Hamas said the Israeli recognition violates international law and undermines Somalia’s unity and sovereignty.
The group said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking a broader strategy to fragment Arab nations, destabilize the region, and reinforce his colonial ambitions.
Hamas further criticized Somaliland for attempting to gain legitimacy from a “fascist entity occupying Palestine,” and said the recognition reflects Israel’s “depth of international isolation.”
Somalia also condemned the move, calling Israel’s actions an interference in its internal affairs and demanding that the recognition be reversed.
Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ali Omar told Al-Jazeera that Israel’s push for Somaliland’s recognition is linked to plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza.
Palestine’s foreign ministry echoed this warning, describing Israel’s plan to relocate Palestinians to Somaliland as a “red line.” Hamas also rejected any use of Somaliland as a destination for displaced Palestinians.
In early August, US President Donald Trump indicated he would support recognition of Somaliland if the territory agreed to accept forcibly displaced Palestinians.
Following his comments, media outlets reported that Washington and Tel Aviv had approached Somaliland regarding the resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza. Somaliland, however, denied the reports, saying that it had not received any such proposal.
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