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

Did the PM know Cohen was about to publicize the unprecedented meet with Libya's Mangoush, with predictably awful consequences? If so, why didn't he intervene? And if not, why not?

After Libya debacle, supporters of the foreign minister have accused the various intelligence agencies that oppose the current government of trying to sabotage his work

Reporters Tal Schneider, Lazar Berman discuss fallout from foreign minister's decision to reveal secret sit-down with Tripoli's top diplomat along with Gallant's awkward trip to US

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

Though Israel certainly isn't popular, citizens have more to worry about than normalization, which is seen as a ruse by the elites to win Western support while avoiding elections

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

Exiles say little to gain from ties with North African country, but others see opening for access to long-forsaken heritage sites for community forced to flee decades ago

Diplomats tell ToI sides were in talks to hold gathering in October, but FM's publication of sit-down with Libyan counterpart further damages trust in Netanyahu government