Somali minister says Israel plans to displace Palestinians to Somaliland
Summary
Somalia’s defense minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, claimed that Israel plans to forcibly move Palestinians to Somaliland, a region seeking independence from Somalia. He criticized Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as a separate state and accused Israel of trying to control the Middle East. Somaliland denies any agreement to resettle Palestinians or allow an Israeli military base.Key Facts
- Somalia’s defense minister accused Israel of planning to move Palestinians to Somaliland.
- Israel recognized Somaliland as an independent state in December, the first country to do so.
- Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has faced global criticism and protests.
- Somaliland denies agreements to resettle Palestinians or host an Israeli military base.
- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland.
- Somaliland declared independence in 1991 but is not recognized by any UN member state.
- Israel allegedly contacted Somali regions to discuss using their land for Palestinian resettlement.
- The U.S. government, led by President Trump, did not change its position on Somaliland.
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