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
Died	c. August 28, 2014(2014-08-28) (aged 29) Arsal, Lebanon
Cause of death	Beheading by ISIL
Burial place	Fneidik, Akkar, Lebanon
Relatives	Rahaf (Daughter)[2]
Military career
Allegiance	Lebanon
Branch	Lebanese Armed Forces
Years of service	4 September 2006 – 28 August 2014[1]
Rank	Sergeant/Raqeeb
Unit	8th Infantry Brigade
Battles / wars	Battle 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]