Religious, Media Support to Possible Egyptian Military Intervention in Libya

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, right, with Khalifa Haftar, the head of the Libyan National Army (LNA) meeting in Cairo last year | AP
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, right, with Khalifa Haftar, the head of the Libyan National Army (LNA) meeting in Cairo last year | AP
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Religious, Media Support to Possible Egyptian Military Intervention in Libya

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, right, with Khalifa Haftar, the head of the Libyan National Army (LNA) meeting in Cairo last year | AP
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, right, with Khalifa Haftar, the head of the Libyan National Army (LNA) meeting in Cairo last year | AP

Egypt's announcement on deploying troops from the armed forces in Libya was highly welcomed by religious and media institutions.

The parliament unanimously approved "the deployment of members of the Egyptian armed forces on combat missions outside Egypt's borders to defend Egyptian national security against criminal armed militias and foreign terrorist elements", it said in a statement.

Al Azhar stressed its support for all measures adopted by the Egyptian leadership to protect national security and borders in the face of foreign threats.

In a statement, Azhar underlined the necessity of being aware of the dangers and challenges besetting Egypt in the current stage as well as closing ranks for the best interests of the nation. Further, Azhar hailed Egypt's keenness on realizing peaceful solutions.

In the same context, the Coptic Orthodox Church welcomed the parliament’s decision. The stances of Evangelical and Catholic Churches in Egypt intersected with the former's as well, hence expressing support to Egyptian actions concerning Libya.

For its part, Egypt's Dar al-Ifta backed Egypt's response on Libya and emphasized standing by the country against all challenges.

Moreover, the Ministry of Information in Egypt expressed full support to procedures taken by the state to maintain national security and defeat risks -- the Ministry lauded the Egyptian armed forces’ efforts in this regard.



UN Welcomes Formation of Committees to Address Libya’s Security Concerns

Men gather in Tripoli's Martyrs Square on June 5, 2025 on the second day of Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of sacrifice. (Photo by Mahmud Turkia / AFP)
Men gather in Tripoli's Martyrs Square on June 5, 2025 on the second day of Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of sacrifice. (Photo by Mahmud Turkia / AFP)
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UN Welcomes Formation of Committees to Address Libya’s Security Concerns

Men gather in Tripoli's Martyrs Square on June 5, 2025 on the second day of Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of sacrifice. (Photo by Mahmud Turkia / AFP)
Men gather in Tripoli's Martyrs Square on June 5, 2025 on the second day of Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of sacrifice. (Photo by Mahmud Turkia / AFP)

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya has welcomed the establishment by the Presidency Council of two committees to address security and rights concerns.

“UNSMIL welcomes the establishment by the Presidency Council of two committees, composed of key parties, to address security and human rights concerns,” it said in a statement on Saturday.

“These efforts are aimed at strengthening security arrangements to prevent the outbreak of fighting and ensure the protection of civilians, as well as addressing human rights concerns in detention facilities, including widespread arbitrary detention,” it said.

“The Mission is committed to providing technical support to the committees, in line with international standards and its mandate,” the statement added.

UNSMIL stressed that the committees come at a “crucial moment when Libyans are demanding meaningful reform, accountable and democratic state institutions.”