Libya Military Intelligence Chief Killed in Benghazi Car Bombing

The head of military intelligence for eastern Libya's Libyan National Army was killed in a car bombing in Benghazi on Monday, August 10, 2026, in a targeted attack that underscores the persistent instability in the divided country. Major General Fawzi al-Mansouri died when an explosive device detonated in his vehicle outside his home in the Hawari district of Benghazi, according to a statement from the Libyan National Army and security sources.

The Libyan National Army, which controls eastern and southern Libya under the command of military commander Khalifa Haftar, confirmed the assassination in a statement released on Tuesday. The army described the killing as a "despicable terrorist tactic" and pledged to continue its fight for stability and security. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and authorities have not identified the perpetrators.

The bombing occurred as al-Mansouri was leaving his residence in the evening. The targeted nature of the attack, using a car bomb against a senior intelligence official, mirrors a pattern of assassinations that has plagued Benghazi for years. Al-Mansouri was a prominent military figure with close ties to the Haftar family...