In the same room with Netanyahu: This is the senior lobbyist who participated in the secret summit

A source familiar with the details of the summit in Abu Dhabi confirms that Saddam Haftar, son of General Khalifa Haftar who controls eastern Libya, participated in the meeting of representatives from ten countries and was present in the same room with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The confirmation comes after previous reports of his presence during Netanyahu's visit.

A source familiar with the details of the summit held last week in Abu Dhabi confirmed on Monday that Saddam Haftar, son of General Khalifa Haftar who controls eastern Libya, participated in a meeting with representatives from ten countries and was in the same room as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The confirmation follows earlier reports that Haftar Jr. was in the United Arab Emirates at the same time as the Prime Minister's visit. According to a report in the Italian newspaper Il Foglio, Haftar's plane landed in the Emirates shortly after Netanyahu's arrival. Saddam Haftar is one of the prominent sons of General Khalifa Haftar and is considered a central figure in the camp controlling eastern Libya. In recent years, various reports have been published about ties between Haftar's associates and Israeli figures. Libya has been divided between rival power centers since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi's regime in 2011. In the west of the country, the government based in Tripoli operates, while in the east, the Haftar camp holds significant military and political power. Saddam Haftar's participation in the Abu Dhabi summit, alongside Netanyahu and representatives of other countries, provides another glimpse into the regional contacts taking place behind the scenes.