Somalia's Al-Shabaab militant group has declared its intent to resist any Israeli involvement in Somaliland following Israel's official recognition of the breakaway territory. The group, which has limited presence in Somaliland, accused Israel of seeking to expand its influence in Somali regions and condemned local celebrations of the recognition. Israel's move has drawn strong criticism from Somalia's government and several regional powers, who view it as an affront to Somali sovereignty. Analysts suggest that Israel's interest in Somaliland may be linked to strategic access to the Red Sea and regional security concerns. Despite its relative stability and functioning institutions, Somaliland remains largely unrecognized internationally, though several countries maintain informal ties.