In interview with Cypriot press, Netanyahu says 'it's very important to maintain discreet channels... They shouldn't be publicized in an uncontrolled way'

Hamid Dbeibah says 'harsh measures' will be taken after foreign minister met with Israeli counterpart 'independently,' but officials dispute his claim that he didn't know about it

But PM reportedly not notified of publication of sit down, which sparked disapproval of 'amateurish, irresponsible' Cohen and led to firing of Libya's Mangoush

Rebuking foreign minister amid domestic and international fallout, premier also orders that revealing covert diplomatic discussions go through his office

Amid political fallout in Tripoli and Jerusalem, and reported US anger at revelation, top Israeli diplomat laments 'rush to react without knowing the details'

Libya's first female foreign minister, sacked and believed to be in Turkey, has been used as 'the fall person for decisions they all partook in,' says one analyst

White House expected sit-down to remain secret and believes other countries will be deterred from exploring normalization, reports say; Libyan PM vows no ties with Israel

Libyan officials deny PM's claims that he was ignorant of talks, and Najla Mangoush flees to Turkey for safety, amid ongoing fallout after Eli Cohen publicized their Italy sit-down