Arab League condemns Somaliland’s plan to open embassy in occupied al-Quds
The Arab League has denounced the decision by the breakaway region of Somaliland to open an embassy in the Israeli-occupied al-Quds, describing the move as "absolutely unacceptable."
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the Arab League secretary-general, condemned in the strongest terms the measure as rejected, and extremely provocative to Arab and Muslim states.
The Arab League chief also warned against Israeli penetration into Horn of Africa.
Somaliland's ambassador to the Israeli-occupied territories, Maxamed Cumar Xaaji Maxamuud, announced in a statement on Wednesday that the Muslim-majority territory will soon inaugurate a diplomatic mission in al-Quds.
He added that Israel will establish its representation in Hargeisa reciprocally.
For his part, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hailed the opening of Somaliland's embassy in al-Quds as a major step towards promotion of diplomatic relations between the Tel Aviv regime and the self-declared republic.
He said Somaliland's embassy in al-Quds would be the eighth diplomatic mission to have been inaugurated in the holy city.
In December 2025, Israel recognized Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland.
In response, Somalia’s federal government strongly rejected the move, calling it unlawful and reiterating that Somaliland remains an integral part of Somalia’s sovereign territory.
In a related development, a growing number of countries and international organizations also rejected Israel’s decision, warning of its implications for regional and international stability.
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