Move is meant as message to Libyan tribes rebelling against the longtime leader; Members of UN human rights body call urgent meet to discuss violent crackdown on Libyan protesters.

Egypt on Tuesday reopened its border with the Gaza Strip for limited Palestinian passage in both directions for the first time in almost a month, said the Islamist Hamas movement, which controls the territory.

Security forces clashed with anti-government protesters, many of whom marched in silence to avoid violent crackdowns.

Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Israel will respect any new government in neighbouring Arab countries “that will respect the agreements we signed with them.”

Libyan leader says in televised address that he is a Bedouin warrior who brought glory to Libyans, says he intends to die in Libya as a martyr.

A man shouted “Free Palestine” ,“Israel apartheid state” and “Stop Israeli crimes” at the start of a press conference by Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman with EU officials in Brussels.

Former Arab League diplomat reports Gadhafi and followers are confined to two barracks in Tripoli; protesters are reportedly hunkering down after warnings by government loyalists that anyone in streets will be shot.

Israeli President Shimon Peres arrived on Monday in Spain for a four-day visit as a guest of King Juan Carlos I in order to mark 25 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Spain.

Hundreds of demonstrators still gathered at Pearl roundabout in Manama, as protest against government enters ninth day.

Chile and Israel both expressed concern over growing ties between Venezuela and Iran, and well as the potential Iranian presence on border between Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, cable says.