Libya Launches Investigation and Suspends FM Over Meeting with Israeli Counterpart

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Libya Launches Investigation and Suspends FM Over Meeting with Israeli Counterpart
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Libya's Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush has been suspended from her role by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid al-Dbeibeh after her meeting with Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen sparked anger in the nation. The Libyan government denied any formal meeting had taken place, contradicting Israel's announcement. An investigative panel has been formed to probe Mangoush over the meeting, raising questions about the progress of relations between the two countries. Libya has declared its rejection of normalization with Israel and its commitment to the Palestinian cause.

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