Yemen's Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi has warned that any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be treated as a military target, calling it a threat to regional security. This statement follows Israel's official recognition of Somaliland, a move that has drawn condemnation from several international and regional powers, including the African Union and the United Nations. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but remains largely unrecognized, occupies a strategic location on the Gulf of Aden. Analysts suggest that Israel's move could enhance its access to the Red Sea and impact its ongoing tensions with the Houthis, who have previously targeted Israel and maritime traffic in the region. The United Nations Security Council is set to hold an emergency session to address the diplomatic fallout from Israel's decision.