BENGHAZI, Libya: Forces loyal to eastern Libyan military leader Khalifa Haftar will start heavy air strikes on targets in the capital Tripoli, one of his commanders said on Monday, urging residents to stay away from militia and military camps.
Commander Mohamed Manfour said the air campaign came after “traditional means” of war had been exhausted to “liberate” Tripoli, which is under the control of the country’s internationally recognized government.
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Eastern Libyan forces to launch heavy air strikes on Tripoli targets: Commander
Eastern Libyan forces to launch heavy air strikes on Tripoli targets: Commander
- Commander Mohamed Manfour said the air campaign came after “traditional means” of war had been exhausted to “liberate” Tripoli
- Tripoli is under the control of the country’s internationally recognized government.
US reports constructive talks with Israel’s Netanyahu on Gaza plan
- Talks were held on Saturday
WASHINGTON: US officials’ discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the second phase of President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza were constructive, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday.
“The United States and Israel maintain a strong and longstanding relationship built on close coordination and shared priorities. The discussion was constructive and positive, with both sides aligned on next steps and the importance of continued cooperation on all matters critical to the region,” Witkoff said in an X post.
The talks were held on Saturday, he said.
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