Netanyahu Reportedly Met Son of Libyan General in Abu Dhabi

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Netanyahu reportedly arrived in Abu Dhabi shortly before a jet used by Saddam Haftar, son of Libyan general Khalifa Haftar.
Speculation suggests a covert meeting occurred for Saddam Haftar to seek political support for his presidential bid.
Netanyahu officially met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Previous reports indicate past secret meetings between Saddam Haftar and Israeli officials.
Libya has been divided since 2011, with Khalifa Haftar controlling the east.

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Saddam met Netanyahu to secure political support for his bid for the Libyan presidency.per Mohamed Buisier, a former adviser to Khalifa Haftar
Saddam Haftar was reported to visit Israel for a secret meeting in which he offered to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries in return for Israeli support for his family’s faction.per Haaretz daily
One of Haftar’s sons signed a contract with an Israeli public relations firm registered in the UAE ahead of presidential elections that had been expected that year.per Israel Hayom daily