CAIRO, Egypt – The Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, has issued a stern condemnation regarding the announcement by Israel to recognize the Somaliland region. In a statement released following the development, the Arab League chief described the move as a “provocative and rejected step,” warning that it carries the potential to severely destabilize the security architecture of the entire Horn of Africa region.
Aboul Gheit emphasized that this diplomatic maneuver by the Israeli authorities constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia. He asserted that the Arab League categorically rejects any measures that seek to fragment the unity of a member state, characterizing the recognition as an aggressive act that contradicts international norms and the charters governing state relations. By labeling the move “provocative,” the Secretary-General highlighted the intent to sow discord within the Arab world.
The Secretary-General highlighted the fragility of the current geopolitical landscape, noting that introducing such divisive elements could have far-reaching negative consequences. He explicitly warned that this action is not merely a diplomatic dispute but a development that “could disrupt security in the region,” exacerbating existing tensions and potentially opening the door for further external interference in Arab affairs. He cautioned that playing politics with the borders of sovereign nations risks igniting conflicts that could spread beyond the immediate area.
Reaffirming the League’s stance, Aboul Gheit pledged total solidarity with the Federal Government of Somalia in its efforts to defend its independence and national cohesion. He called upon the international community to disregard this unilateral recognition and to uphold the principles of non-interference, ensuring that Somalia’s borders remain intact against what he termed illegitimate political engineering.
