Netanyahu Met Libyan General's Son in Secret UAE Talks, Italian Report Claims
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By כיכר השבת, יוסי נכטיגל
What happened
An Italian report claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a secret meeting with Saddam Haftar, son of Libyan General Khalifa Haftar, during a recent visit to the UAE. Netanyahu's office and the UAE confirmed an official meeting with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, which Netanyahu described as solely focused on bilateral and regional issues, denying other reports.
- 01Italian report alleges secret meeting between Netanyahu and Saddam Haftar in UAE.
- 02Netanyahu's office confirmed an official meeting with UAE President bin Zayed.
- 03Netanyahu denied reports of seeking denial from bin Zayed about pre-Oct 7 warnings.
- 04Shin Bet filed a complaint over the publication, citing security risks.
- 05Libya remains politically divided, with Haftar controlling the east.
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