Controversial Israeli Meeting Sparks Protests and Minister's Suspension in Libya

Protests erupted in Libya after it was revealed that Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush had held a meeting with her Israeli counterpart in Rome. Libya, like several other Arab countries, does not have diplomatic relations with Israel. Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah suspended Mangoush and referred her to an investigation. The Libyan foreign ministry described the meeting as an "unofficial encounter" that was not pre-planned and did not involve any agreements. Israel stated that the meeting discussed possible cooperation, including Israeli aid in humanitarian issues, agriculture, and water management.