| Mohammad Choucair | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 August 1917 (1917-08) Beirut, Lebanon |
| Died | 2 August 1987 (1987-08-03) (aged 70) West Beirut, Lebanon |
| Cause of death | Assassination |
| Education | American University of Beirut (BBA, 1933) |
| Spouse | Gladys Sarkis |
| Children | 4 |
Mohammad Choucair (1 August 1917 – 2 August 1987) was a Lebanese politician, who was assassinated on 2 August 1987.
Career
Choucair was a special advisor to the former Lebanese president Amine Gemayel. He actively participated in the negotiations of the 1987 peace agreement between Lebanon and Israel.
Death
Choucair was assassinated inside his home in the Syrian controlled part of West Beirut on 2 August 1987. The alleged perpetrators were Syrian agents.
See also
References
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