Libya–Palestine relations

Libya–Palestine relations are bilateral relations between the Libya and State of Palestine. Palestine has an embassy in Tripoli and a consulate in Benghazi.[1] Both countries are members of the Arab League, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the Non-Aligned Movement.

Libya-Palestine relations
Map indicating locations of Libya and Palestine

Libya

Palestine

History

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Some Libyan fighters fought in the 1948 Palestine War under the command of Egyptian and Iraqi forces.[2] Palestine recognized the new Libyan government after the fall of Gaddafi regime on 23 August 2011.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Reopening of the Palestinian Consulate in Benghazi". 16 November 2020.
  2. ^ Dhuwaib, Jamal Hashim Ahmad; Suleiman, Barakat Mohammed (2013). "The Role of Libyan Resisters in the War of Palestine 1948". Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. doi:10.5901/mjss.2013.v4n9p237.
  3. ^ "الرئاسة الفلسطينية تعترف بالمجلس الانتقالي في ليبيا". arabic.people.com.cn (in Arabic). 23 August 2011.