Israel has officially recognized Somaliland as an independent nation, marking the first country to do so since the territory declared independence from Somalia in 1991. Somaliland has its own government and has maintained relative peace, contrasting with Somalia's instability. While Somaliland's president called it a historic moment, Somalia condemned the move as a threat to peace and security. Pakistan and other Muslim nations also rejected Israel's recognition, citing it as a disregard for international law and a potential catalyst for separatism.