Statehood hypocrisy: Why it's no for Somaliland, Kurdistan, but yes for Palestine - opinion
Israel broke a diplomatic taboo by recognizing Somaliland and triggered a predictable storm of outrage and conspiracy theories.
A LARGE ‘Free Palestine’ sign is seen at a soccer game in Istanbul, Turkey, in late 2025. It is hypocritical that countries supporting calls for Palestinian statehood often oppose recognition for Somaliland and Kurdistan, the writer says.(photo credit: MURAD SEZER/REUTERS)BySUZAN QUITAZ