Ali al-Sayyed explained
| Ali Al-Sayyed |
| Birth Date: | 15 July 1985[1] |
| Birth Place: | Fneidik, Akkar, Lebanon |
| Death Place: | Arsal, Lebanon |
| Death Cause: | Beheading by ISIL |
| Burial Place: | Fneidik, Akkar, Lebanon |
| Relations: | Rahaf (Daughter)[2] |
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Ali Al-Sayyed (Arabic: علي السيد; 15 July 1985 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.
Capture and death
Ali 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]
Notes and References
- Web site: MTV Lebanon - Army Command mourns martyr Ali Sayed, following DNA test results. Mtv.com.lb. 21 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141017084010/http://mtv.com.lb/EN/News/382575. 17 October 2014. dead.
- Web site: Funeral of Lebanese soldier beheaded by IS militants. Free Malaysia Today. 21 November 2014.
- Web site: Islamic State Fighters Behead Captive Lebanese Soldier in Video. . September 14, 2014. August 30, 2014.
- Web site: DNA test confirms identity of soldier beheaded by ISIS. The Daily Star Newspaper – Lebanon. September 14, 2014.
- Web site: Lebanon/IS: Soldier Beheading a War Crime if Confirmed – Human Rights Watch. https://archive.today/20140903182844/http://m.hrw.org/news/2014/09/01/lebanonis-soldier-beheading-war-crime-if-confirmed. dead. September 3, 2014. September 14, 2014.
- News: Angry mourners accuse politicians over Lebanese soldier beheaded by Isis - World news - theguardian.com. the Guardian. September 14, 2014. September 3, 2014. Associated Press.
- Web site: Thousands mourn beheaded Lebanese soldier. The Daily Star Newspaper – Lebanon. September 14, 2014.
