Libya's foreign minister suspended for meeting Israeli counterpart.

Israel termed it a significant initial step toward establishing relations. However, Najla al-Mangoush stated it was an unplanned encounter during discussions with the Italian foreign minister.

An investigation has been initiated, with findings to be submitted to the prime minister within three days.

The presidential council, representing Libya's provinces, declared normalizing relations with Israel as illegal.

Parliament's speaker's office accused Mangoush of grand treason, calling for an urgent session. Despite improving Israel-Arab ties, formal diplomatic relations with Libya remain absent.