Saif al-Islam are at the least an embarrassing distraction for the rebels as they seek to take control of the Libyan capital , Tripoli . The rebels said they had killed all of Gadhafi 's men , including Abd al - Islam . Saif al - Islam reappeared in public in Tripoli , shortly after throwing their credibility into doubt . Analysts say the mix - up can be explained by the situation on the ground . US . Ambassador Susan Rice says she has confidence in the rebel leadership .
The rebels said they had killed all of Gadhafi 's men , including Abd al - Islam . Saif al - Islam reappeared in public in Tripoli , shortly after throwing their credibility into doubt . Analysts say the mix - up can be explained by the situation on the ground . US . Ambassador Susan Rice says she has confidence in the rebel leadership .