Against this backdrop, a significant political development unfolded in eastern Libya: General Khalifa Haftar recently appointed his son, Saddam Haftar, as Deputy General Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA). Haftar’s power grab and Turkey’s emerging influenceAll of Haftar’s sons now occupy senior positions in eastern Libya, both in military and economic spheres. The significance of this move is amplified by persistent speculation surrounding General Haftar’s advanced age and health. As expected, the decision was welcomed by leaders in the eastern part of the country, many of whom remain closely—perhaps even literally—tied to General Haftar’s will. This marked the first visit by a Turkish warship to eastern Libya, a region firmly under Haftar’s control.