Several Arab and Muslim states have condemned Israel's decision to send a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, calling it a 'flagrant violation of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.' The joint declaration was signed by the foreign ministers of Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Bangladesh, Algeria, Turkey, Indonesia, Pakistan, Mauritania, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority.

The statement rejected what it described as unilateral measures that undermine national unity and sovereignty, stressing that Somalia's legitimate state institutions are the sole representatives of the Somali people. The ministers warned that Israel's move could set a dangerous precedent and threaten stability in the Horn of Africa, with broader consequences for regional peace and security.

In response, Somaliland strongly criticized the signatories, calling them hypocrites and questioning why they had not condemned extremist groups such as al Shabaab, the Islamic State, the Taliban, al Qaeda, Hezbollah, or Iran-backed militias. Somaliland defended its record as a peaceful and democratic territory and said Israel's outreach reflected a genuine partnership, urging the condemning states to stay out of its future.