Libyan Army Chief Dies in Plane Crash, 7 Dead; Deal with Pakistan Day Before

• Libyan Army Chief Gen Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and 6 others died in a plane crash returning from Turkey.
• The private plane, carrying al-Haddad, four officers, and three crew, crashed near Ankara due to a technical malfunction.
• The delegation was in Ankara for high-level talks on military cooperation between Turkey and Libya.
• The incident occurred a day after a major defense deal was signed between Libya and Pakistan, following a meeting with Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir.
• Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah confirmed the tragic deaths, calling it a great loss for Libya.

Why It Matters: Libyan Army Chief and 6 others died in a plane crash, sparking speculation after a recent defense deal.