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 captured three of Gadhafi 's sons , including Saif 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 confusion on the ground . U.S . Ambassador Susan Rice says she has confidence in the rebel leadership .