Elie Hobeika
Lebanese commander and politician
Born
1956
69 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Lebanon
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A Lebanese military commander and politician, played a significant role during the Lebanese Civil War. Hobeika served as a leader of the Lebanese Forces militia and held various political positions in post-war Lebanon. His involvement in the 1982 Sabra and Shatila massacre led to significant controversy and scrutiny. Throughout his career, he worked to influence the political landscape of Lebanon, and later, he formed alliances with different political factions. Hobeika was assassinated in 2002 under contentious circumstances.
Led the Lebanese Forces militia
Involvement in the Sabra and Shatila massacre
Served in the Lebanese Parliament
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