In the news of Israel’s Channel 12 television, it was stated that the disclosure of the Cohen-Mengush meeting damaged Israel’s credibility and that ministry officials held Minister Cohen responsible for this situation.
“WAR HAS HAPPENED AT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN”
“A battle is brewing within the State Department over who is responsible for the diplomatic crisis that arose after it was announced that Minister Eli Cohen had met with his Libyan counterpart,” the report said. expression was used.
It was reported in the news that Ministry officials hold Minister Cohen responsible for the announcement of the meeting with Menguş.
“VIOLATION OF BASIC DIPLOMACY RULES”
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs official, whose name was not disclosed in the news, said, “What will the countries that want to approach us think? Can’t Israel’s secrecy be trusted? This is a violation of basic diplomacy rules.” what he said was recorded.
“We are in a terrible dilemma, the credibility of the state of Israel has been severely damaged,” the official said. said to have spoken.
THEY HAVE SEEN IN ITALY
In a written statement made by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday, it was stated that “a historic meeting between the foreign ministers of Israel and Libya” was held.
Describing the meeting as “historic”, it was noted in the statement that Foreign Minister Cohen met with his Libyan counterpart Mengush in Rome, the capital of Italy, last week, and aimed to “examine the possibilities of cooperation and relations between the two countries”.
Pointing out that the meeting was the “first meeting” between the foreign ministers of the two countries, the statement said, “At the meeting, the ministers discussed the historical ties between the two nations, the legacy of the Libyan Jews, the possibility of cooperation between the countries, Israel’s humanitarian issues, agriculture, water management and many more. He discussed the help he could give in the matter.” expressions were used.
Prime Minister Dibeybe had decided to dismiss the Foreign Minister Mengush because of his meeting with the Israeli Foreign Minister Cohen.
In the decree announced by the government, it was stated that “Mengush has been suspended and it has been decided to open an investigation”, and it was announced that the Minister of Youth Fethullah ez-Zeni will be acting as the Minister of Foreign Affairs vacated by Menguş.
LIBYA DOESN’T KNOW ISRAEL
The North African country of Libya does not recognize Israel and does not have diplomatic relations with Tel Aviv. “He can go to all countries except the occupied Palestinian territories (Israel)” in his Libyan passport. has a note. In addition, establishing relations with Israel is prohibited by law and subject to criminal sanctions.
In the first article of the law in Libya, known as the “Boycott of Israel Law” No. 62 of 1957, “Real or legal persons are prohibited from making any agreements with persons or institutions in Israel and their employees.” statement is included.
Article 7 of the law states that those who violate it will be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than 3 years and not more than 10 years.
Source: AA