By HAN News Desk
UNITED NATIONS — Somalia and Israel exchanged sharp remarks again at the United Nations Security Council during a meeting focused on the situation in Palestine, diplomats said, highlighting deep divisions among member states over the ongoing conflict and its humanitarian impact.
The session was attended by Israel Katz, who addressed council members on recent developments in the Gaza Strip and the wider Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In his remarks, he defended Israel’s security actions and called on the international community to support efforts aimed at combating militant groups and ensuring stability in the region.
Representatives of Somalia raised concerns during the discussion, urging the council to take stronger action to protect civilians and address what they described as worsening humanitarian conditions. Somali diplomats emphasized the need for respect for international law and renewed calls for a political solution that would lead to lasting peace in the Middle East. Diplomatic sources said the exchange underscored continuing disagreements between Somalia and Israel in international forums, particularly regarding the Palestinian issue. Several council members also voiced differing views on how the international community should respond, reflecting broader global divisions over the conflict.
The meeting formed part of the council’s regular briefings on the situation in the Middle East, where member states frequently debate humanitarian access, security concerns and diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the violence. Officials said the discussions included updates on the humanitarian situation, regional security implications and ongoing diplomatic initiatives led by international mediators.
The debate comes amid renewed international attention on the crisis, with governments and humanitarian organizations warning of worsening conditions for civilians and calling for stronger diplomatic engagement to reduce tensions and prevent further escalation across the region. Some council members also reiterated calls for an immediate de-escalation and renewed negotiations toward a broader political settlement.
