The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting to address Israel's recent recognition of Somaliland's independence. During the session, the United States deputy ambassador to the United Nations, Tammy Bruce, criticized other council members for what she described as 'double standards' in their approach to Israel. Bruce defended Israel's right to recognize Somaliland, despite reservations expressed by President Donald Trump. The debate intensified when Bruce compared Israel's actions to European countries' recognition of a Palestinian state, prompting a strong rebuttal from Slovenia's ambassador, who asserted that Palestine is illegally occupied.