The Israeli and Libyan foreign ministers met secretly in Italy last week, Israel's Foreign Ministry announced Sunday, in what it said was the first-ever meeting between the country's top diplomats.
The meeting between Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Najla Mangoush, foreign minister of the Tripoli-based government, marked a small breakthrough for Israel's government, whose hard-line policies toward the Palestinians have led to a cooling of its burgeoning ties with the Arab world.
Cohen said he discussed the importance of preserving the heritage of Libya's former Jewish community, including renovating synagogues and cemeteries. The Israeli Foreign Ministry said talks also touched on possible Israeli assistance for humanitarian issues, agriculture and water management.The late Libyan leader, Moammar Gadhafi, was hostile to Israel and a staunch supporter of the Palestinians, including radical militant groups opposed to peace with Israel.
The Tripoli government is headed by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, who is close to Italy and the West.
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