Western Libya's military chief, General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, and four others were killed in a plane crash in Turkiye. Hundreds mourned al-Haddad in Misrata, Libya, with ceremonies also held in Ankara and Tripoli. Libyan officials cited a technical malfunction as the likely cause, though an investigation with Turkiye is ongoing. The incident occurs amidst Libya's ongoing political division and evolving international relations, particularly involving Turkiye's support for the western government.