Maurice Sleem | |
|---|---|
موريس سليم | |
| Minister of National Defense | |
| Assumed office 10 September 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Najib Mikati |
| Preceded by | Zeina Akar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1954 Kfarshima, Lebanon |
| Alma mater | United States Army Command and General Staff College Lebanese University (LLB) |
| Profession | Politician Military officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Lebanon |
| Branch/service |  Lebanese Ground Forces |
| Years of service | 1972–2012 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands | Head of Military Medicine |
Maurice Sleem (Arabic: موريس سليم; 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.[1] 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.[2]
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.[3]