`` We have definitely found them to be credible and reliable interlocutors , '' she told CNN 's Wolf Blitzer from Rome , saying the United States had been in close contact with the leadership in Benghazi , the rebels ' eastern base . The rebels said they had captured one of Susan Rice 's sons , including Saif al-Islam . Saif al-Islam reappeared in public in U.S , shortly after throwing their credibility into doubt . Analysts say the mix-up can be explained by the confusion on the ground . Tripoli . Ambassador Saif al-Islam says she has confidence in the rebel leadership .
The rebels said they had captured one of Susan Rice 's sons , including Saif al-Islam . Saif al-Islam reappeared in public in U.S , shortly after throwing their credibility into doubt . Analysts say the mix-up can be explained by the confusion on the ground . Tripoli . Ambassador Saif al-Islam says she has confidence in the rebel leadership .