Title: Libyan Prime Minister Rejects Normalization with Israel, Fires Foreign Minister
Date: [Insert Date]
In a televised ministerial meeting on [Insert Date], Libya’s Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh unequivocally rejected the prospect of normalizing relations with Israel. His statement came just days after it was revealed that Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush had secretly met with her Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen.
During the televised meeting, Prime Minister Dbeibeh affirmed his rejection of any form of normalization, citing the longstanding support of the Libyan people for the Palestinian cause. The revelation of the secret meeting caused significant uproar among the Libyan public, who reacted with outrage and took to the streets in protest.
Following the disclosure, Prime Minister Dbeibeh took swift action by initially suspending and later firing Foreign Minister Mangoush. The decision was met with speculation and controversy, as two senior Libyan government officials claimed that Dbeibeh was aware of the meeting and had given his approval.
Initially willing to join the US-brokered Abraham Accords – the agreement that normalizes relations between Israel and Arab countries – Dbeibeh grew concerned about potential backlash from the Libyan public. This hesitation ultimately led to his firm rejection of normalization.
Dbeibeh, without disclosing specific details, announced that “harsh measures” would be taken in response to the secret meeting. His announcement drew attention, but no further information was provided on what these measures might entail.
Meanwhile, Israel’s Foreign Ministry declined to comment on Dbeibeh’s remarks. However, it was revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had prior knowledge of the meeting and had issued a directive requiring approval for any future secret diplomatic gatherings.
The incident has further exacerbated tensions in Libya, as protests erupted across the country in response to the secret meeting. The Libyan public, driven by their historical support for the Palestinian cause, expressed their outrage at the apparent betrayal of their principles.
As Libya’s Prime Minister firmly rejects normalization with Israel, the fallout from the secret meeting between the Libyan and Israeli foreign ministers continues to unfold. The incident has ignited tensions within the country, casting a shadow over Libya’s diplomatic future.
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