Turkish Defense Minister Meets with Libyan Official Before Fatal Accident
Libya’s army chief of staff, Gen. Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, was killed in a Dassault Falcon 50 crash near Ankara, Turkey, on December 23, 2025. The incident occurred just hours after al-Haddad met with Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler. Four other people were on board the aircraft. The cause of the crash is still unknown, and Turkish authorities have not indicated any evidence of foul play. The incident has triggered a rapid response from Turkish emergency services. The crash is under investigation, and additional updates are expected.