Arab press: Egypt is upset from Turkish- Qatari movements; Washington complains from PMF to al-Kazemi

On Thursday morning, Today, the Arab press focused on Libyan situation, the Turkish and Qatari moves, the Egyptian annoyance, in addition to the visit of the Iraqi Prime Minister al-Kazemi to Washington.

Al-Arab: Egyptian annoyance at the persistence of Turkey and Qatar in western Libya

The Arab newspapers published this morning dealt with several topics, including the Egyptian-Turkish tension in Libya, and in this context, Al-Arab newspaper said: “Egypt expressed its annoyance at the acceleration of Turkish and Qatari movements on the Libyan arena, and sent the Director of Military Intelligence, Major General Khaled Megawer, to the Commander of the National Army. Libyan Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, who met him at the headquarters of the General Command in Al-Rajma in the east of the country, on Tuesday evening, and delivered a message from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.

Cairo confirmed its refusal to turn the coastal city of Misurata into a base for Turkish naval vessels, after a visit to Tripoli by both the Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and his Qatari counterpart Khaled Al-Attiyah, which carried many messages, the most prominent of which was not ruling out preparations to cross the red line set by Sisi regarding Sirte - Al-Jufrah. And raising the mobilization among mercenaries and militias.

The American initiative on the demilitarized zone of Sirte - Al-Jufra reached a dead end, as Cairo showed great reservations about it, due to the absence of clear mechanisms that ensure that the initiative does not help GNA headed by Fayez al-Sarraj to send mercenaries there in the form of security forces of the Ministry of Interior.

The intensify tours carried out by European officials in Libya and countries in the region failed to achieve progress in terms of stabilizing the ceasefire and launching negotiations for a political solution, which was considered by Ankara as a sign of the disintegration of international positions, and an indication of continuing to strengthen its military capabilities, and it sought to send more mercenaries. Syrians and others.

Cairo monitored a set of accelerated steps that confirm that the situation is potentially explosive in the coming period, and it may be forced to use the mandate given to it by Parliament, the army and the Libyan tribes to intervene soon.

Egyptian sources told Al-Arab, “The red line, which many factors have prevented from penetrating until now, does not mean that Turkey has fun as it wants away from it, because any military arrangements made in Tripoli by Ankara and Doha have repercussions on Egypt.”

It added that the preparations made by Turkey and Qatar suggest that there is a military desire for escalation, an eagerness to test Cairo's intentions, and a desire to know whether or not they will attack sites far from Sirte - Al-Jufra?

The same sources confirmed that what is happening in Misurata, Al-Khums and al-Watiya base, and the Libyan West in general has to do with the future of Libya and Egypt's national security, because its effects are extended, so the large concentration there will lead to a military surplus that may tempt aggression, depending on the balance of Egyptian patience, which some mistakenly understand. It is reluctance to enter the war directly.

The announced meeting between Megawer and Haftar sent an important message, that what Turkey and Qatar are doing will not change the components of the current equation, nor will it be tolerated, and the Libyan National Army, with the help of the Egyptian army, can abort any plans early, whatever they are.

Al-Bayan: The Libyan army is fortifying the Red Line

In turn, Al-Bayan newspaper said: "The Libyan National Army continued to reinforce its positions in the Red Line Sirte - Al-Jufra area, while a military source confirmed that the armed forces are fully prepared to confront any Turkish aggression against the region."

The source told «Al-Bayan» that the army will not abandon its positions, as it is fully securing the region, and its goal is to liberate all Libyan lands from the Turkish occupation and mercenary and terrorist groups, pointing out that the Libyan supporters of al-Haq support the General Command in this position.

Informed sources from the Al-Karamah Operations Room explained to “Al-Bayan” that Turkey's first goal is to control Sirte, Jufrah, and the Oil Crescent, and to penetrate deep into the desert, reaching the Egyptian borders, which will not be accepted by the National Army, which has finished fortifying the Red Line with high defense capabilities on land, sea and air. And he can respond to any attempt to penetrate it with force that will surprise the Turks and their allies, and push towards radical transformations in the field of confrontation.

Al-Sharq al-Awsat: America receives al-Kazemi with assistance and a complaint from the militias

Regarding Iraq, Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper said: “The US administration received Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi on his first visit to Washington, by announcing an aid package exceeding $ 200 million and a call for the dismantling of armed factions not under the control of the state, on the eve of his scheduled meeting today with the US President. Donald Trump. "

Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia, held a call yesterday with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, during which they discussed efforts to achieve stability in global oil markets and restore balance to them, and the two sides stressed the importance of the commitment of all member states to The OPEC Plus agreement to implement the agreement and the agreed compensation mechanism. Bilateral relations and opportunities for their development were also discussed.

Prior to his meeting with Al-Kazemi in Washington yesterday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced new humanitarian aid worth $ 204 million, and during a press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Fouad Hussein urged the Iraqi authorities to dismantle “armed groups that do not fall under the umbrella of the state,” saying that they are "They hindered our progress."

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