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Antoun Saad أنطون سعد | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1910 Toula el-Jebbi, Qada'a, Zgharta, Lebanon |
| Died | 26 June 1977 |
| Allegiance | Lebanon |
| Service | Lebanese Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 1930–1971 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Battles / wars | |
Antoun Saad (Arabic: أنطون سعد, 1910 - 26 June 1977[1]) was a Lebanese military and intelligence official, known for his tenure as head of the Second Bureau[2][3] from 1958 to 1971[4] coincided with a period of change and unrest in Lebanon.[5] He was influential in shaping the policy direction and operations of the Lebanese intelligence services, following a doctrine of "absolute security".
He developed a close professional relationship with Fouad Chehab, which significantly shaped his career. Despite his success,[6] the legacy of his methods remained controversial, with some linking it to increased tensions that contributed to Lebanon’s Civil War.
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