Antoine Lahad

Lebanese General, Commander of SLA

Antoine Lahad - Military & Warriors born 1927
Born

1927
98 years ago

Died
Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Lebanon

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Served as the commander of the South Lebanese Army (SLA) during the Lebanese Civil War and Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon. Start of military career occurred in the late 1970s. Led the SLA in various operations and collaborated closely with Israeli forces. In 2000, following Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, Lahad sought asylum and relocated to France, where he remained until death in 2015.

Commanded the South Lebanese Army

Collaborated with Israeli military during conflict

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