Gadhafi's son says western nations a 'target'

In an interview on French television, Seif al-Islam Gadhafi also said Libya is ready to call a cease-fire

Published July 4, 2011 3:24PM (EDT)

FILE.- This Friday, March 2, 2007 file photo shows Libya's Moammar Gadhafi  in Sabha, Libya Friday, March 2, 2007. The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Monday June 27, 2011, for Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, his son and his intelligence chief for crimes against humanity in the early days of their struggle to cling to power. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser, File) (AP)
FILE.- This Friday, March 2, 2007 file photo shows Libya's Moammar Gadhafi in Sabha, Libya Friday, March 2, 2007. The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Monday June 27, 2011, for Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, his son and his intelligence chief for crimes against humanity in the early days of their struggle to cling to power. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser, File) (AP)

The son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is warning the Western powers currently bombarding his country that they could become a target if they continue to support the forces trying to oust his father.

In an interview on French television, Seif al-Islam Gadhafi also said Libya is ready to call a cease-fire, adopt a new constitution and hold democratic elections.

But he warned that, by supporting the Libyan opposition, Western countries "are going to be a reasonable target for us."

In a separate newspaper interview published Monday, he said Libya is "ready to put in place a transition government" for three or four months.

A coalition including France, Britain and the United States are striking Gadhafi's forces under a U.N. resolution to protect civilians.


By Associated Press

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