Introduction
In a surprising turn of events, Libya’s Foreign Minister Najla El Mangoush recently met with her Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen in Rome. This unexpected meeting has sparked widespread public protest in Libya, a nation known for its strong support of the Palestinian cause.
An Unplanned Encounter
After the protests Libya clarified that the meeting was not pre-planned. It was a chance encounter in Rome where they happened to be present at the same time. Whereas Israel claimed that the decision for the meeting was taken at the highest level of the Libyan political circle
Israel’s Response
Israel, in contrast to Libya, has not witnessed any public protests regarding this matter. However, the opposition has criticized the Netanyahu government for its failure to maintain secrecy on such a sensitive issue.
American Concerns
The revelation of this meeting has raised concerns in the United States. America, a key player in the peace process between Israel and various Arab nations, worries that the divulgence of this meeting could hamper the ongoing efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region.
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