The two countries have been warring constantly for many years.

They also considered Syria to be no threat to Israel. They weren' t at peace but were not at war either.

So wherever they require the support of the military, say by fire or physical engagement, the military responds to that, " he said.

We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our separation, and hold them., as we hold the rest of mankind, enemies in war, in peace friends.

For the moment, the most likely scenario is that Libya will end up split into warring western and eastern camps.