Military Career
Lahad took control of the SLA in 1984, following the death of Saad Haddad, the founder of the SLA. Lahad was a Lebanese Army (reserve officer) who carried a major general rank. He was close to Lebanese president, Camille Chamoun, a Maronite.
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