Antoun Saad
Antoun Saad أنطون سعد | |
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| 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) was a Lebanese military and intelligence official, known for his tenure as head of the Second Bureau from 1958 to 1971 coincided with a period of change and unrest in Lebanon. 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, the legacy of his methods remained controversial, with some linking it to increased tensions that contributed to Lebanon’s Civil War.