Ali Al-Sayyed (Arabic: علي السيد; 15 July 1985 – c. 28 August 2014) was a Lebanese soldier in the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF; National Army) from 2006 to 2014.[1] Al Sayyed was born into a Lebanese, Sunni family in the village of Fneidik, Akkar, Lebanon. He volunteered to join the Army on 4 September 2006, and served until his death on 28 August 2014; obtaining the rank of sergeant.
Ali Al-Sayyed | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 15, 1985[1] |
| Died | c. August 28, 2014 (aged 29) Arsal, Lebanon |
| Cause of death | Beheading by ISIL |
| Burial place | Fneidik, Akkar, Lebanon |
| Relatives | Rahaf (Daughter)[2] |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Lebanon |
| Service | Lebanese Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 4 September 2006 – 28 August 2014[1] |
| Rank | Sergeant/Raqeeb |
| Unit | 8th Infantry Brigade |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Arsal Syrian Civil War spillover in Lebanon |
Capture and death
editAli al-Sayyed was beheaded following his capture by ISIL during the Battle of Arsal.[3][4] ISIL member Abu Musaab Hafid al-Baghdadi posted pictures of the beheading on Twitter.[5] The beheading sparked public outrage in Lebanon.[6] Al-Sayyed's body was delivered to Lebanese authorities on September 1, and his identity was confirmed through DNA tests on September 2.[7] His funeral ceremony was held on September 3, with family, friends, members of the public, comrades, and Lebanese Army Commander Gen. Jean Kahwaji.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c "MTV Lebanon - Army Command mourns martyr Ali Sayed, following DNA test results". Mtv.com.lb. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
- ^ "Funeral of Lebanese soldier beheaded by IS militants". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
- ^ "Islamic State Fighters Behead Captive Lebanese Soldier in Video". Newsweek. August 30, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
- ^ "DNA test confirms identity of soldier beheaded by ISIS". The Daily Star Newspaper – Lebanon. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
- ^ "Lebanon/IS: Soldier Beheading a War Crime if Confirmed – Human Rights Watch". Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
- ^ "Angry mourners accuse politicians over Lebanese soldier beheaded by Isis - World news - theguardian.com". the Guardian. Associated Press. September 3, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
- ^ a b "Thousands mourn beheaded Lebanese soldier". The Daily Star Newspaper – Lebanon. Retrieved September 14, 2014.