Ministry of Foreign Affairs Warns Israeli Enemy Against Continuing Plans in Somalia

Yemen’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has warned the Israeli enemy against continuing plans in Somalia, including the reported appointment of an Israeli ambassador to Hargeisa.

In a statement, the ministry said such a step constitutes a “blatant and flagrant violation” of international law, as well as Somalia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.

The statement rejected any attempts to use Somaliland as a base for Israeli activities against Somalia or other regional countries, stressing that such efforts “will not succeed.”

It further warned that an Israeli presence in Somalia would undermine security and stability in the region and pose a direct threat to Red Sea and Gulf of Aden maritime routes, the Horn of Africa, and global shipping and trade.

The ministry called on Red Sea littoral states, as well as Arab and Islamic countries, to take serious steps to confront Israeli plans in Somalia.

Reaffirming its position, Yemen stressed its support for the Somali people and the stability of Somalia, adding that any Israeli presence in Somaliland would be considered a “red line” and will be firmly opposed.

The warning comes amid increasing reports of Israeli enemy efforts to expand its presence in the Horn of Africa, particularly through engagement with Somaliland, a self-declared region not internationally recognized as an independent state. Such moves have raised concerns among regional actors over potential violations of Somali sovereignty and the broader implications for stability.

The Horn of Africa holds significant strategic importance due to its proximity to key maritime corridors, including the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, through which a large portion of global trade passes. Any foreign military or intelligence presence in this reign is often viewed as a potential threat to regional security and international shipping routes.

These developments also coincide with heightened tensions involving the Israeli enemy across multiple fronts, alongside growing competition for influence in critical waterways. Countries overlooking the Red Sea have increasingly expressed concern over external interventions that could militarize the reign further and destabilize already fragile states such as Somalia.