Somalia rejects Israeli envoy to Somaliland as sovereignty breach

Somalia's federal government publicly rejected the appointment of an Israeli ambassador in Hargeisa, calling it a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The move escalates tensions over the breakaway region of Somaliland and signals potential diplomatic friction with Israel. The statement reaffirms Mogadishu's stance that internal dialogue is the only path to resolving disputes, but the practical impact on Israeli-Somaliland ties remains unclear.

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