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Israel Online · Oct 19, 2026

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Gaddafi's Successor? No, Haftar's Son Eyes Power in Libya Saddam Haftar, son of eastern Libya's powerful military leader Khalifa Haftar, is emerging as a leading candidate to succeed his father. According to Middle East analyst Yoni Ben Menachem, Saddam is strengthening his position within the military while expanding ties with the US, Russia and France. The moves come as Libya remains divided between rival centers of power.

*Gaddafi's Successor? No, Haftar's Son Eyes Power in Libya* Saddam Haftar, son of eastern Libya's powerful military leader Khalifa Haftar, is emerging as a leading candidate to succeed his father. According to Middle East analyst Yoni Ben Menachem, Saddam is strengthening his position within the military while expanding ties with the US, Russia and France. The moves come as Libya remains divided between rival centers of power.

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