Antoine Lahad
Lebanese General, Commander of SLA
Born
1927
99 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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