If we dont, the USraelis will have it easier with destruction of Iran, but now it might have some cost for them if they want to destroy us.
In 2003, Gaddafi agreed to dismantle all materials, equipment, and programs that could lead to internationally proscribed weapons, including chemical and biological weapons, as well as long-range ballistic missiles. This decision was accompanied by Libya's commitment to allow immediate and comprehensive verification inspections by international organizations.
The United States and the United Kingdom played pivotal roles in facilitating this process. Libya cooperated with U.S. and British experts, as well as international inspectors, to ensure the dismantlement of its WMD programs. This collaboration was part of a broader effort to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction and to reintegrate Libya into the international community.
Concurrently, Libya sought to improve its economic relations with Western countries. In 2003, Libya agreed to compensate the families of victims of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, a move that contributed to the gradual lifting of international sanctions.
Despite these efforts, Libya's engagement with the West was fraught with challenges. In 2011, during the Libyan Civil War, NATO intervened militarily, leading to Gaddafi's eventual overthrow and death.