Hussein Isaac (Arabic: حسين اسحق) was a Syrian Armed Forces major general who held the positions of Director of Air Defense Administration of Homs[1] and, later until his death, in Al-Malihah. He died during the Battle of Al-Malihah of his wounds on 18 May 2014, making him one of the few top-ranking generals killed in the conflict.[3] The SOHR called his death an "important psychological blow" to the Assad government.[2]
Hussein Isaac | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 February 1954 Syria |
| Died | 18 May 2014 (aged 60)[1] Al-Malihah, Rif Dimashq Governorate, Syria |
| Allegiance |  Syria |
| Service | Syrian Armed Forces |
| Rank |  Major General[1] |
| Commands | Director of Air Defense Administration of Homs[1] (until 2013) Director of Air Defense Administration of Al-Malihah[1] (from 2014) |
| Battles / wars | Syrian civil war |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Syria 24 English: Facebook
- ^ a b "Syria general killed in combat near Damascus". Al Arabiya. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
- ^ "Syria general killed, mass voter turnout urged". The Daily Star. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2014.