Israel's first ambassador to Somalia presented his certificate in Hargeisa, at the same time as the construction of the main embassy building began. The Arab League called the move a "blatant violation" of Somalia's sovereignty, while Mogadishu accused Israel of trying to hold onto the Red Sea.

Israel's first ambassador to Somalia presented his certificate in Hargeisa, at the same time as the construction of the main embassy building began. The Arab League called the move a "blatant violation" of Somalia's sovereignty, while Mogadishu accused Israel of trying to hold onto the Red Sea.