Libya’s Dbeibah Confronts ‘Rebellion’ of Misrata Military Council

Dbeibah meets with security and military officials to follow up on the developments in Misrata. (Dbeibah's press office)
Dbeibah meets with security and military officials to follow up on the developments in Misrata. (Dbeibah's press office)
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Libya’s Dbeibah Confronts ‘Rebellion’ of Misrata Military Council

Dbeibah meets with security and military officials to follow up on the developments in Misrata. (Dbeibah's press office)
Dbeibah meets with security and military officials to follow up on the developments in Misrata. (Dbeibah's press office)

Head of Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah ordered the formation of a security command center in Misrata city aimed at confronting the “rebellion” of armed groups led by Salah Badi, the commander of the Somoud Brigade.

On Saturday, the “military council – Misrata" announced it was reviving its activities in wake of the now sacked GNU Foreign Minister Najlaa al-Mangoush's meeting last month with her Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen in Italy.

The military council is formed of several armed groups that are active in the area.

Misrata has since witnessed the heavy deployment of military groups that have threatened to act against the GNU over Mangoush’s meeting.

One of the groups of the military council issued a statement against the GNU, declaring its rejection of foreign meddling in Libya.

Khalid al-Farjany, one of the leading members of the council, said: “We won’t allow our nation to become hostage to any foreign agendas that will harm our security, sovereignty, nation and territorial integrity.”

He called on all cities to activate their military councils so that they can coordinate future moves together.

Badi, who is under international sanctions and one of the leaders of the military council, expressed his determination to intervene “by force” to remove those in power, accusing them of being traitors and foreign collaborators.

“Our country must be in safe hands, not in the hands of a traitorous agent,” he stressed.

In wake of the developments in Misrata, Dbeibah underscored the importance of coordinating efforts between security agencies to avert any unrest and violations.

A security plan must be adopted and implemented throughout Misrata, he added.



Israeli Military Says 3 Hostages Recovered Months Ago Were Likely Killed in November Airstrike

14 September 2024, Palestinian Territories, Gaza: Palestinians inspect their destroyed homes after the Israeli aircraft targeted an entire residential block in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in western Gaza. (dpa)
14 September 2024, Palestinian Territories, Gaza: Palestinians inspect their destroyed homes after the Israeli aircraft targeted an entire residential block in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in western Gaza. (dpa)
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Israeli Military Says 3 Hostages Recovered Months Ago Were Likely Killed in November Airstrike

14 September 2024, Palestinian Territories, Gaza: Palestinians inspect their destroyed homes after the Israeli aircraft targeted an entire residential block in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in western Gaza. (dpa)
14 September 2024, Palestinian Territories, Gaza: Palestinians inspect their destroyed homes after the Israeli aircraft targeted an entire residential block in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in western Gaza. (dpa)

The Israeli military says there is a “high probability” that three hostages found dead months ago were killed in an Israeli airstrike.

The army on Sunday announced the conclusions of its investigation into the deaths of Cpl. Nik Beizer, Sgt. Ron Sherman and Elia Toledano.

It said investigations had determined that the three were likely killed in a November airstrike that also killed a senior Hamas member, Ahmed Ghandour.

All three of the hostages were kidnapped in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. Their bodies were recovered in December, but the cause of death was only recently determined.

In its report, the army said there was a “high probability” they were killed in the strike, based on where the bodies were recovered, pathological reports and other intelligence. But it said, "it is not possible to definitely determine the circumstances of their deaths."

The conclusions could add pressure on the government to strike a deal to bring home the remaining hostages held by Hamas. Critics say it is too difficult and dangerous to try to rescue them.