# Turkey and Libya's Haftar strengthen military ties, worrying Egypt

Turkey and Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar are expanding military cooperation, including potential arms deals and training. The move alarms Egypt, which backs rival factions in Libya and sees Haftar’s alignment with Turkey as a strategic threat. This shift could destabilize the regional balance and deepen the Libyan conflict.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/20/turkiye-and-libyas-haftar-are-boosting-military-ties-is-egypt-worried?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:48:05 +0000