Plans for a unified Libya have been derailed by accusations against Saddam Haftar, son of Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar, linking him to recent drone attacks on fuel storage facilities and power stations in western Libya. The Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) has stated that cooperation with Saddam Haftar is now “impossible” in light of these allegations, effectively ending the US-backed merger plan. Saddam Haftar holds the position of deputy commander within the Libyan National Army (LNA). The United States had increasingly viewed Saddam Haftar as a key figure in efforts to unify Libya’s security, judicial, and political systems. These attacks represent a significant setback to ongoing attempts to stabilize the country and foster a unified government. The situation raises concerns about the future of political negotiations and the potential for renewed conflict in Libya.