Saad Haddad
Saad Haddad (Arabic: سعد حداد; 1936 – 14 January 1984) was the founder and head of the South Lebanon Army (SLA) during the Lebanese Civil War. Originally a Major in the Lebanese Army, he defected and formed the South Lebanon Army and created the separatist State of Free Lebanon backed by Israel. For years Haddad closely collaborated with and received arms and political support from Israel against Lebanese government forces, Hezbollah, and the Syrian Army. Haddad died of cancer in his house in Marjayoun.
Saad Haddad | |
|---|---|
| President of the State of Free Lebanon | |
| In office 18 April 1979 – 14 January 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1936 Marjayoun, French Lebanon |
| Died | 14 January 1984 (aged 47–48) Marjayoun, Lebanon |
| Children | Arza |
| Occupation | Military officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Free Lebanon Army |
| Battles/wars | Lebanese Civil War |
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