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warlord isÌýbeing cared for in an military hospital, Egyptian insiders told °®Âþµº's Arabic-language service on Thursday.

The sourcesÌýsaid he was taken to the International Medical Centre in Greater Cairo by a medical transport plane after experiencingÌýsymptoms arising from a previous blood clot.

Egypt, an ally of military commander,Ìýwas accused in April of sending toÌýHaftar's forcesÌýunder the guise of sendingÌýaid.

While heÌýhad been seriously ill, Haftar, 78, is said to have improved and is now in a stable state, the sources said.

They added that Haftar may be able to return to Libya in the coming days to complete his care.

Ìýpreviously saw the generalÌýtaken to a French hospital in 2018.

In the backdrop of his hospitalisation are concerns around his continued political viability.

The EgyptianÌýsources saidÌýhis many ongoing ailments may pose a significant barrier as December's elections inch closer.

They said he has recently been promoting Saddam, his son, including in talks with Russia and the UAE.

is recruiting 400 mercenaries from 's military and allies to safeguard oil facilities controlled by militias that belong to General Khalifa . 👇

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He allegedly also wishes to talk to figures in Israel to gain their support.

It was previously reported that met with Saddam in connection to his presidential aspirations.

Also on Thursday,ÌýHaftar-linked outlets were reporting he had invited senior Libyan politicians, including prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, to a military parade in Benghazi.

This will mark the seventh anniversary of Haftar's "Operation Dignity", in which his forces fought in the city.