The UN Security Council held an emergency public meeting on the 29th regarding Israel's recognition of Somaliland. Three African members of the Security Council, including Somalia, and countries such as Guyana and Pakistan unequivocally condemned Israel. The vast majority of Council members opposed Israel's practices, while the United States defended Israel. Almost all Council members emphasized the need to abide by the Charter of the United Nations and respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, Tami Bruce, claimed that Israel has the same right to conduct diplomatic relations as any other sovereign country. She said that there has been no change in US policy on whether to recognize Somaliland.

The UN Security Council held an emergency public meeting on the 29th regarding Israel's recognition of Somaliland. Three African members of the Security Council, including Somalia, and countries such as Guyana and Pakistan unequivocally condemned Israel. The vast majority of Council members opposed Israel's practices, while the United States defended Israel. Almost all Council members emphasized the need to abide by the Charter of the United Nations and respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, Tami Bruce, claimed that Israel has the same right to conduct diplomatic relations as any other sovereign country. She said that there has been no change in US policy on whether to recognize Somaliland.