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Report: Israel operating in Egypt, Libya, Sudan amid fears hostages could be smuggled out of Gaza - The Times of Israel

Israeli special forces are reportedly conducting "intensive intelligence activity in the Sinai desert, Sudan, and Libya," out of fear of Hamas smuggling attempts from Gaza, according to the pro-Hezbollah newspaper Al-Akhbar.

Hamas may attempt to smuggle its top leaders, or hostages, perhaps both, out of Gaza, according to the report. This comes as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued to advance in its ground operation in the coastal enclave, as part of its war to defeat the terrorist organization after the October 7 massacre.

Al-Akhbar claimed theres a fear in Israel that Hamas might transfer the hostages via its network of tunnels to other places in the region, and finally to other countries such as Iran or Lebanon, making their rescue a much bigger challenge.

Israel has also reportedly informed Egypt directly and through the U.S. that it suspected arms smuggling from Egyptian territory into the Gaza Strip, and that the IDF was obliged to act to ensure that no tunnels were used for this purpose.

In addition, the U.S. was working to get Egypt to assist Israel in preventing such arms or human smuggling attempts. However, thus far Cairo has reportedly refused Israeli requests for IDF missions on Egyptian soil or on a buffer zone, according to sources that informed Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

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Libyan customers prefer quality clothing despite not being the richest in the region. The assessment was made by Esref Geyik, Chairman of TIGSAD, the Turkish Underwear Manufacturers Association. Geyik is also the owner of a leading clothes manufacturer, Elsim.

Geyik was speaking exclusively to Libya Herald at yesterdays opening of the 3rd edition of the Turkish Fashion and Ready-to-Wear Exhibition held being held at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds 9 to 11 January. The fair is exhibiting clothing for women, men, and children by 23 Turkish manufacturers.

The TIGSAD chairman said the previous two editions of the exhibition were held in 2014, where 40 companies exhibited, and in 2023 where 24 companies participated. He said the exhibition is considering holding an event in Benghazi in August this year.

Geyik said there are good trade and cultural relations between Turkey and Libya. Libyans like high quality despite not being as rich as other regional countries. He said Libyan customers like for quality clothing makes Libya an important market for Turkey and his company which produces quality products.

He put the appreciation of quality clothing to the Italian influence and the proximity to Europe. In some products, he went so far as to say the Libyan market has surpassed the European market.

He said he already has 210 merchants selling his products all over Libya, including Benghazi, Tripoli, and Misrata. Despite this he said he continues to exhibit in Libya to show new trends and new materials.

On the Libyan market, he said Libya is in the top 5 destinations for Turkish clothing exports. He said sales continue to grow annually, and they would increase further if there was continuous stability in Libya.

Turkish Fashion and Ready-to-Wear Exhibition opens 9 to 11 January at Tripoli International Fairgrounds (libyaherald.com)

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Libyan customers prefer quality clothing despite not being the richest in the region: Turkish manufacturer - Libya Herald

On Monday, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Jennifer D. Gavito to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Libya

The White House says Jennifer Gavito is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor. She most recently served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq, Iran, Press and Public Diplomacy. Prior to assuming that position, she served as the Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in London and, before that, she was the U.S. Consul General in Munich, Germany.

Gavito, a specialist on the Middle East, served previously as Deputy Principal Officer of the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai; Director for Syria and Lebanon on the staff of the National Security Council at the White House; Deputy Director of the Maghreb Affairs Office in the State Departments Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs; Libya Desk Officer; and as head of the Economic/Commercial section at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.

Among her other assignments, Gavito was Chief of the Political Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem and the Foreign Affairs Policy Advisor to the U.S. Africa Commands Director for Plans and Policies (J5). Gavito earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from American University, Washington, D.C.

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Biden nominates Jennifer D. Gavito to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Libya - Libya Herald

Kuwait and Libya will square off in an international friendly on Friday.

The Libyans are coming into the game on the back of a 2-1 comeback victory over Indonesia in a friendly last week. They went behind to Yakob Sakuri's third-minute strike but quickly drew level courtesy of Osama Mukhtar Al Shremi six minutes later. Ahmed Ekrawa scored the match-winner in the 20th minute.

Kuwait, meanwhile, have not been in action since claiming a 4-0 away victory over Afghanistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in November. Shabaib Al Khaldi scored a brace while Mohammad Daham and Athbil Shehab also found the back of the net in the rout.

Both sides will not be participating in their respective continental championships this month haviing failed to qualify. The Blue Wave have another friendly lined up against Uganda next week before resuming competitive action in the World Cup qualifiers in March.

Kuwait come into the game in inconsistent form, having won and lost three each of their last six games.

Libya did not qualify for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, having finished rock-bottom of their qualification group. However, The Mediterranean Knights have turned a positive corner since then and are unbeaten in nine games in this time. This will boost the North Africans' confidence heading into this game.

Games between the two sides have historically been tight affairs and more of the same can be expected. Libya have been the more consistent side and we are backing Milutin Sredojevic's side to claim a narrow win with goals at both ends.

Prediction: Kuwait 1-2 Libya

Tip 1 - Libya to win

Tip 2 - Both teams to score

Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals

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Kuwait vs Libya Prediction and Betting Tips | January 12th 2024 - Sportskeeda