Ahmed Moalem Faqi Ahmed responded to Israeli actions in the autonomous region of Somaliland, emphasizing that his nation will legally oppose this action.
"(Israeli regime) prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet have no right to interfere in Somaliland and recognize separatist forces, nor to threaten the unity of Somalia," Faqi Ahmed asserted.
The minister also indicated that Somalia possesses credible information suggesting Israel plans to forcibly relocate Palestinian refugees to Somaliland.
Israeli actions in Somaliland align with Tel Aviv's broader geopolitical and expansionist policies in Africa, with Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar visiting the region and meeting with separatist leaders to discuss diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation. This visit, described as illegal by Somalia, has been denounced as a violation of Somali sovereignty and the UN charter.
Security sources reported that Israel seeks to establish a logistical support center and intelligence gathering base in Somaliland, allegedly aimed at countering Yemeni forces in the Red Sea.
According to sources, these bases would be established as "tactical points" to broaden Israel's intelligence footprint beyond the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, leveraging Somaliland’s strategic coastal location and proximity to Yemen. This, they say, threatens regional stability and reflects Israel’s efforts to expand its military and security influence in Africa.
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is part of a larger strategy to solidify its influence in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. Tel Aviv seeks to control vital shipping routes in the Red Sea and expand its foothold in Africa, increasing pressure on rivals like Turkey. This policy enables Israeli regime to use Somaliland as a strategic base for monitoring Yemen.
The potential goal of Zionist regime is to use Somaliland as a location for relocating Palestinian refugees, a plan discussed in Israeli political circles. This initiative aims to alter the demographic landscape of Palestine and alleviate internal and international pressures regarding the Gaza crisis.
In essence, Somaliland’s recognition is not only a diplomatic move, but a component of a broader geopolitical project reshaping the region to benefit Israel.