Why it matters:
The statement underscores Libya’s unwavering stance against normalization with the Israeli regime amid growing regional pressure. It also highlights Libya’s alignment with Palestinian resistance and its demand for international accountability over the crisis in Gaza.
What he’s saying:
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah dismissed media reports alleging Libya’s readiness to normalize relations with Israel, calling them “fabrications and media lies.” He stressed that “opposition to normalization is a settled matter for the Libyan people.” He further rejected claims that Libya had accepted the displacement of Palestinians, adding that even the U.S. State Department, through its embassy in Libya, had denied such reports.
On domestic affairs, Dbeibah noted that dismantling militias is a “national project for rebuilding the country, strengthening institutions, and unifying them.” He emphasized that it is neither a personal vendetta nor a retaliatory campaign, but a step toward overcoming the legacy of years when militias believed themselves stronger than the state.
Key points:
- Dbeibah outlined plans to dismantle militias as part of a broader nation-building effort.
- Libyan parliament condemned the siege of Gaza as “collective famine” and “a crime against humanity.”
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