
LIBYA SUSPENDS FOREIGN MINISTER FOR ENCOUNTER ISRAELI The Libyan government has suspended the foreign minister, Najla Mangoush, from her position for having held a meeting with her Israeli counterpart, Eli Cohen, an act that has sparked criticism given that Tripoli maintains its position of not establishing relations with the state. Jew. The meeting was held secretly in Rome and, according to Libyan sources, it was a personal initiative of Mrs. Najla, without having the proper authorizations. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah issued the suspension order following a backlash, with the country's Presidential Council, which functions as head of state, demanding clarification. The suspension will be "temporary" for the duration of the investigation being carried out into the facts.