Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre told Qatar's "Al Jazeera" network that "the government and people of Somalia view Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a violation of sovereignty. The Israeli Prime Minister's position is reckless. He should have recognized the state of Palestine. This is a direct attack against Somali sovereignty." According to him, "We have taken action and established contact with international states and organizations. There are international and regional responses supporting our position. We will use all available legal means to repel the aggression carried out by Netanyahu."