Israel's first ambassador to Somaliland presented his certificate in Hargeisa, at the same time as the foundation stone for the building of the embassy was laid. The Arab League called the move a "flagrant violation" of Somalia's sovereignty, while Mogadishu accused Israel of seeking control of the Red Sea.

Israel's first ambassador to Somaliland presented his certificate in Hargeisa, at the same time as the foundation stone for the building of the embassy was laid. The Arab League called the move a "flagrant violation" of Somalia's sovereignty, while Mogadishu accused Israel of seeking control of the Red Sea.