If Egypt intervenes militarily, it will be considered a declaration of war: the Libyan government

The United Nations-recognized government in Libya (GNA) has condemned Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's warning of military intervention in Libya and warned that any such move would be considered a declaration of war

According to the foreign news agency, the Libyan government has said in a statement that direct intervention in Libya would be a hostile move. If Egypt did so, it would be considered a declaration of war. Interference in the country's internal affairs would be an attack on Libya's sovereignty.

It should be noted that two days ago, Egyptian President General (Retd) Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had hinted that Egypt would intervene directly in Libya if pro-GNA forces advanced on the important city of Sirte

The Libyan government's statement added that direct intervention by Abdel Fattah al-Sisi or support for rebel leaders, armed militias or mercenaries was not acceptable under any circumstances.

A statement from Libya's presidential council said that countries supporting Khalifa Haftar were now talking of a political solution and negotiations after his defeat.

The council's statement added that the whole of Libya is a red line. This line cannot be made with statements but with the blood of martyrs.

Libyan Interior Minister Fathi Basha has said that it is unacceptable for us to harm the security of Egypt, but when it comes to defending our country, we are also ready for war.

In a statement released on Twitter following remarks by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi threatening military intervention against Libya, Libyan Interior Minister Fathi Basha said that a common history between the brotherly Egyptian authorities, Libya and Egypt, Forget the relationship between beliefs and shared destiny.

Basha has said that the loss to the Libyan people, on the one hand, and the threat to Egypt's security, on the other, are unacceptable. Because it is a way that no return will be possible for either country. The red lines have been drawn with the blood of the Libyan people. The Libyan people are ready for peace with those who want peace. They are ready to fight not only with the intention of attack but also for the defense of their country.

Meanwhile, Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Siraj gave a military-linked biography. Jufra has met with Brigadier General Ibrahim Ahmed Bait-ul-Mal, Commander, Combine Operations Department.

According to a statement released by the Libyan government on Facebook, Siraj and Bait-ul-Mal discussed the ongoing military operations in Sirte and Jufra and the measures taken to protect civilians.

According to Al Jazeera, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ordered the Egyptian army to be ready for any action inside and outside the country.

Libya, a country rich in natural oil reserves, has been embroiled in a civil war since the overthrow of former military ruler Muammar Gaddafi's government in 2011, according to the news agency.

Libya has been embroiled in a power struggle since 2015. On the one hand, the UN-recognized government is the GNA, while on the other hand, there are the forces of the military commander Khalifa Haftar Abdul Rahman.

The eastern part of the country is controlled by General Haftar, while the western part of the country, including the capital Tripoli, is controlled by the UN-backed GNA government.

Commander Haftar has the support of Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Russia. They attacked and captured the capital, Tripoli, in April 2019, but were unsuccessful.

On the other hand, Turkey is the biggest supporter of the GNA government. In recent months, Turkey has significantly increased its aid to Libya, with government forces not only ending attacks on the capital by Commander Haftar's forces, but also advancing to other parts of the country. Is doing

Government forces are now advancing on the country's coastal city of Sirte, an important area because it has significant Libyan oil reserves and is controlled by Commander Haftar.

According to Turkish broadcaster TRT, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have backed the Egyptian president's statement.

 Al Jazeera said in a report that the Jordanian Foreign Ministry has also issued a statement in favor of Cairo's actions.