The assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been confirmed by multiple sources, including Qaumi Awaz Stories and Aaj TV Latest. Saif al-Islam, who was 53 years old, was shot dead by four masked gunmen at his residence in Zintan, a city located approximately 136 kilometers southwest of Tripoli. According to Aaj TV Latest, his political advisor Abdullah Osman and lawyer Khalid al-Zaydi confirmed his death through social media posts. The incident occurred on February 3, 2026, and was described as a 'cowardly and treacherous attack' by his political team. The attackers reportedly disabled the security cameras to erase evidence, as noted by Express News.