Khaberni - The Hebrew newspaper "Maariv" reported about a secret session held in the Israeli Knesset regarding Tel Aviv's recognition of the "Somaliland" region, where the Mossad warned that this would have major security implications.
Maariv mentioned that a senior representative from the "Mossad" attended the secret session held today, Monday, in the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Security Committee on the matter of Israeli recognition of the "Somaliland" region, explaining to the Knesset members that this political step has wide security dimensions. According to the representative, the security agencies were involved in this step, and it has strategic implications for Israel.
According to the newspaper, the appearance of a Mossad representative in a parliamentary discussion, especially in a sensitive political debate, is an exceptional matter that indicates the importance the security system places on recognizing the "Somaliland" region, which does not enjoy broad international recognition.
During the session, the Director General of the Foreign Ministry presented a complementary political stance, stating that this move is part of a broad policy to strengthen regional alliances. According to him, Israel is increasingly seen as an important regional player, and the step towards "Somaliland" reflects this approach.
It was also claimed in the session that "despite several Arab states issuing statements reserving on Israeli recognition, this does not necessarily constitute substantial opposition." According to what Maariv reported from political sources, "part of these responses aimed to 'clear the conscience' in the public arena, while in reality, there is an understanding that this step might also lead to positive effects on regional stability," according to the sources.
It is noted that on December 26, Israel officially recognized the Somaliland region as an independent state, thus becoming the first country to recognize the independence of that region.
The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the President of the Somaliland region, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, signed a mutual recognition declaration.
Tel Aviv's decision sparked harsh Arab and Islamic condemnations, considering it "a violation of Somali unity and a threat to regional stability," with demonstrations in the region raising Palestinian flags in rejection of the secession.
