On July 20,the Egyptian House of Representatives authorized President Sisi to “take the necessary measures” to protect national security, giving the president the green light to send troops to Libya. This came in a closed session on protecting the Egyptian and Libyan national security against terror threats. The Egyptian army’s planned intervention in Libya has been justified by the presence of militias in the war-torn country, which threatens the national security of both Libya and its eastern neighbor, Egypt. However, it will not stand idly as it watches practices that threaten Egypt’s national security. He noted that in case the Egyptian forces enter Libya, they will be led by tribal leaders carrying the Libyan flag.

Source: Libya Today July 21, 2020 13:30 UTC