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Abdulsalam al-Zoubi, Libya's Undersecretary for Defense and commander of the 111th Brigade, is facing a significant challenge after the Libyan Supreme Court ruled against a law that enabled him to control government contracts through the Administrative Control Authority. Al-Zoubi, known for managing security operations in high-tension areas and serving as a key channel for foreign engagement, has seen his influence over Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah's office threatened.

His rise began with the Tripoli Revolutionaries Brigade and continued through various militia leadership roles, eventually leading to his current position after the establishment of the GNU. The Supreme Court's ruling could undermine al-Zoubi's financial power, as he previously controlled contracts that required bribes for approval. The outcome may test his ongoing influence over Dbeibah, especially following the controversial dealings surrounding the Contracts Review Office.