Libya’s unity government, Turkiye strengthen military cooperation with agreement in Ankara

Abdulsalam Al-Zoubi, the undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense of the Libyan National Unity Government based in Tripoli, signs the agreement alongside his Turkish counterpart. (Kuwait News Agency)
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Updated 10 July 2025
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Libya’s unity government, Turkiye strengthen military cooperation with agreement in Ankara

  • Deal outlines cooperation in military fields to enhance Libyan army’s readiness, professionalism
  • Libya’s undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense met Yasar Guler, Turkey’s minister of national defense

LONDON: Libya and Turkiye signed an agreement on Thursday to enhance the Libyan army’s military capabilities through advanced training and logistical support.

The National Unity Government based in Tripoli said that Abdulsalam Al-Zoubi, undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense, visited Ankara to work on strengthening military cooperation between Libya and Turkiye. During his visit, he met Yasar Guler, the Turkish minister of national defense, as well as the undersecretary of the ministry of defense.

The agreement outlines cooperation in military fields to enhance the Libyan army’s readiness and professionalism. Al-Zoubi said that the cooperation is part of Tripoli’s plan to develop the Libyan army, praising the strategic relationship with Ankara. He said cooperation with Turkiye is a key priority for the Ministry of Defense’s institutional development program.

Turkiye has reaffirmed its commitment to support Tripoli’s defense capabilities, highlighting its strategic partnership, the statement added.


Israeli court postpones trial of Adnan Ghaith until Jan. 20

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Israeli court postpones trial of Adnan Ghaith until Jan. 20

  • Palestinian Authority’s governor of Jerusalem charged with violating military orders

LONDON: An Israeli court on Sunday postponed the trial of the Palestinian Authority’s governor of Jerusalem until Jan. 20.

Adnan Ghaith, who lives in the Silwan neighborhood of the city, is charged with violating Israeli military orders issued against him since he was appointed to the position in 2018.

Israeli authorities have imposed several military restrictions on Ghaith, including preventing his entry into the occupied West Bank and limiting his movement within Silwan.

He is also banned from communicating with 51 national and official figures, including Palestinian leaders.

Ghaith has been under house arrest for various lengths of time since 2018. Last year he traveled abroad — to Morocco — for the first time to attend an event supporting Jerusalem, after years of being denied the right to travel.

The Palestinian Authority said that Israeli authorities’ measures against Ghaith were intended “to cut off his connection with the political and national scenes in the occupied capital (Jerusalem),” the WAFA news agency reported.