On December 29, local time, at the request of the Somali side, the UN Security Council held an emergency meeting to discuss Israel's announcement to recognize “Somaliland” as a so-called independent sovereign country. Many parties expressed opposition to this move at the meeting, believing that it violates international law and threatens regional peace and stability.

On December 29, local time, at the request of the Somali side, the UN Security Council held an emergency meeting to discuss Israel's announcement to recognize “Somaliland” as a so-called independent sovereign country. Many parties expressed opposition to this move at the meeting, believing that it violates international law and threatens regional peace and stability.