Later, Gadhafi, a sharp critic of what he calls lack of Arab unity, said in his speech that Saudi Arabia had formed "an alliance with the devil" when it asked U.S. troops to protect it from Iraq during the 1991 Gulf War.
Abdullah interrupted angrily from across the room, calling Gadhafi "an agent for colonizers."
"Don't talk or get involved in things which are not your business," Abdullah told the Libyan.
Shortly after that exchange, the live broadcast of the session was abruptly cut without explanation. The Saudi delegation left the summit, but later and after massive Arab efforts, it returned for the discussions behind closed doors.