"Libyan Foreign Minister's Controversial Meeting with Israeli Counterpart Sparks Protests and Prompts Escape"

Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush has been dismissed following a meeting with her Israeli counterpart, which sparked protests across Libya. The meeting, held in Rome and made public by Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, led to speculation about al-Mangoush's whereabouts and an investigation into the incident. Israel's announcement of the meeting has damaged its credibility, with critics questioning its suitability as a foreign relations partner. The Libyan government does not recognize Israel and dealing with the country is punishable by law. The possibility of normalizing relations between Libya and Israel was reportedly discussed earlier this year, but concerns about public backlash remained. Protests erupted in Tripoli, with demonstrators calling for al-Mangoush's dismissal and the resignation of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah.