Ali al-Sayyed

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(1985-07-15)July 15, 1985[1]
Fneidik, Akkar, Lebanon
Diedc. August 28, 2014(2014-08-28) (aged 29)
Arsal, Lebanon
Cause of deathBeheading by ISIL
Burial placeFneidik, Akkar, Lebanon
RelativesRahaf (Daughter)[2]
Military career
Allegiance Lebanon
Service/branchLebanese Armed Forces
Years of service4 September 2006 – 28 August 2014[1]
RankSergeant/Raqeeb
Unit8th Infantry Brigade
Battles/warsBattle of Arsal
Syrian Civil War spillover in Lebanon

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]

References
  1. "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.
  2. "Funeral of Lebanese soldier beheaded by IS militants". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  3. "Islamic State Fighters Behead Captive Lebanese Soldier in Video". Newsweek. August 30, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  4. "DNA test confirms identity of soldier beheaded by ISIS". The Daily Star Newspaper – Lebanon. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  5. "Lebanon/IS: Soldier Beheading a War Crime if Confirmed – Human Rights Watch". Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  6. "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.
  7. "Thousands mourn beheaded Lebanese soldier". The Daily Star Newspaper – Lebanon. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
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