Libya

US complains to Israel over exposure of secret meeting between Israeli-Libyan FMs: Report

The United States complained to Israel this weekend about Foreign Minister Eli Cohen's decision to publicly reveal a secret meeting with his Libyan counterpart Najla al-Mangoush, Axios has reported, citing Israeli and US officials.

Sources in Libyan gov’t say foreign minister dismissed after meeting Israeli counterpart

Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush, under fire for meeting with her Israeli counterpart, has been dismissed, senior sources in the government confirmed on Monday.  She left the country on Sunday for Turkey.

Libya suspends foreign minister after meeting Israeli counterpart

Libya's prime minister has suspended Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush and referred her for investigation after Israel announced its Foreign Minister Eli Cohen had met her last week despite a lack of formal relations between the two sides.

UN says war crimes committed in Libya

War crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed in Libya since 2016, according to a United Nations (UN) investigation. Investigators also say alleged crimes were committed against civilians as well as migrants.

‘Saudi, UAE Backing Moves against Libya Legal Govt.’

Analysts believe Saudi Arabia and the UAE are supporting renegade general Khalifa Haftar in his offensive against Tripoli where Libya’s internationally recognized and UN-backed government is based.

Terrorist Attack on Libyan Mosque Kills 2, Wounds 75 (+Video)

At least two people have been killed and scores wounded after a twin-bombing struck a mosque in the Majouri district of Benghazi on Friday.

Iran Condemns Libya Terrorist Attacks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has condemned the deadly terrorist bomb attacks in the Libyan city of Benghazi, calling for a global campaign against terror.

Twin Car Blasts outside Benghazi Mosque Kill 33 (+Video)

Two car bombings outside a mosque in Libya’s Benghazi has left at least 33 people dead and 50 wounded, including senior security figures.

Mossad Agent Arrested While Disguised as ISIS Preacher

Libya has arrested a prayer leader and preacher of the ISIS terrorist group who later confessed to be an officer working for the Israeli national intelligence agency, Mossad.

Libya’s Gaddafi Had Asked Lebanon’s Ex-President to Convert to Islam

Amine Gemayel, the former Lebanese president, declared that the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi had asked him to convert to Islam.

Libya’s Army Chief Meets Russian Defence Minister in Moscow

Russian sources revealed that the Libyan army chief, General Khalifa Haftar has met with Russian Defence Minister, General Sergei Shoigu in Moscow to discuss the situation in Libya and the possibilities for military cooperation.

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