Somalia won’t accept Israeli presence ‘under any circumstances’: President

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stated that Somalia will not accept Israeli presence under any circumstances, citing plans to establish a naval base in Berbera and use the airport to get closer to Gulf states and Iran. He described these moves as part of the Greater Israel project and criticized Israel's recognition of Somaliland, which is opposed by its residents. Mohamud emphasized Somalia's resistance to Israeli destabilization efforts and adherence to international law.