"We consider any Israeli presence in Somaliland a military target for our armed forces, as it constitutes aggression against Somalia and Yemen and a threat to the security of the region," said the group's chief, Abdul Malik al Houthi, according to a statement published on Sunday.

Israel on Friday became the world’s first country to recognize Somaliland’s split from anarchic Somalia, with Netanyahu planning to deliver a message to Trump at their Monday

President Trump said he won't quickly follow Mideast ally Israel in recognizing Somaliland, saying he needed to "study" it.

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud condemned what he called the “illegal aggression” of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Eritrea on Sunday called for an "unequivocal" response from the UN Security Council over Israel's recognition of Somaliland, warning that the move could inflame regional and global instability.

We possess all the attributes of a sovereign state,” Somaliland's FM Abdirahman said to i24NEWS. “We have our own currency, passport, national anthem, and armed forces."

Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state has triggered a sharp diplomatic backlash, turning the move into a geopolitical flashpoint across the Horn of Africa and the Middle East.

Israel on Friday formally recognised Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state and announced plans to establish diplomatic ties. This is the first official recognition of Somaliland by any country. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the decision, saying Israel had officially recognised the Republic of Somaliland.