Tens of thousands of Somalis protested across the country against Israel's recognition of Somaliland, which Somalia and over 20 nations view as an attack on sovereignty. Somalia's President met with Turkey's President amid the diplomatic fallout. At the UN, Somalia raised security concerns, while Israel cited double standards regarding Palestine recognition. The US reiterated its unchanged position. Somaliland, which declared independence in 1991, gained its first international recognition from Israel.