Al-Sheikh asserted that the decision is a position contrary to the Arab, Islamic, and international consensus, as well as an attack on the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people.

The vice president reiterated his full solidarity with Somalia and “the unwavering support for its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

The Palestinian governorate of Jerusalem also criticized the move, stating that it violates international regulations and several United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions on the matter.

The Foreign Ministry also condemned the decision and Israel’s diplomatic recognition of Somaliland, the only UN member state to do so.

It underscored that such actions encourage Israel’s colonial and expansionist policies and the resulting daily crimes against the Palestinian people.

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