Maurice Sleem Explained

Maurice Sleem
Office:Minister of National Defense
Country:Lebanon
Termstart:10 September 2021
Primeminister:Najib Mikati
Preceded:Zeina Akar
Birth Date:5 February 1954
Birth Place:Kfarshima, Lebanon
Native Name Lang:ar
Rank: Brigadier General
Serviceyears:1972–2012
Profession:Politician
Military officer
Commands:Head of Military Medicine
Allegiance: Lebanon
Alma Mater:United States Army Command and General Staff College
Lebanese University (LLB)

Maurice Sleem (; born 5 February 1954) is a Lebanese politician who has served as the Minister of National Defense since 10 September 2021, after the formation of the third government of Najib Mikati. He is a retired Brigadier General in the Lebanese Armed Forces.

During his 40-year career, he held key posts and staff assignments in Army operational Units. He also worked at the Lebanese Presidency for many years.

He retired from the Army in 2012.

In 10 August 2023, his vehicle was hit with bullets while he was inside, an incident which was referred to as an assassination attempt by local media. Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi said security services were investigating the incident to determine whether it was caused by indiscriminate gunfire or an attack.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-08-10 . Lebanon’s defense minister unharmed after gunfire hit car . 2023-09-09 . Al Arabiya English . en.