Protests erupt in Libya over contact with Israel.

Libya's PM has suspended his foreign minister after she met informally with her Israeli counterpart.

Libya - a strong backer of the Palestinian cause - does not recognise Israel, and the meeting has sparked protests in the majority Arab state.

Israeli FM Eli Cohen said the meeting with Najla al-Mangoush was a historic first step in establishing relations.

Israel is working to build closer ties with Arab and Muslim-majority countries which do not officially recognise it.

However Libya's presidential council, which represents its three provinces, said it was illegal to normalise relations with Israel.