Abd al - Islam Ali , 38 , was once thought to be a moderate reformer . He has emerged as one of his father 's most - visible supporters . Sources close to Gadhafi said that any transition in Libya would involve him . ` Among his relatives , Saif was seen in some ways as the polar opposite of his father . ` He 's the heir apparent , '' says CNN National Security Contributor Fran ##cine .
Abd al - Islam Ali , 38 , was once thought to be a moderate reformer . He has emerged as one of his father 's most - visible supporters . Sources close to Gadhafi said that any transition in Libya would involve him . ` ` He 's the heir apparent , '' says CNN National Security Contributor Fran ##cine .