Ali Haydar (Syrian army officer)
Ali Haydar (Arabic: علي حيدر; 1932 – 5 August 2022),[1] known as the "father of the Syrian Special Forces", was a Syrian general. He was the commander of the Syrian Special Forces for 26 years. He was seen as a strong ally of President Hafez al-Assad. He was born in the coastal Jableh District to an Alawite family.
| Ali Haydar | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Native name | علي حيدر | ||
| Born |
Hallet Ara, Jableh District, Alawite State | ||
| Died | 5 August 2022 (aged 90) Latakia, Syria | ||
| Allegiance |  Syria | ||
| Service/branch | Syrian Arab Army | ||
| Years of service | 1952–1994 | ||
| Rank |  Major General | ||
| Unit | 14th Special Forces Division | ||
| Commands held | Special Forces Command (1968–1988, 1990–1994) | ||
| Battles/wars | Lebanese Civil War | ||
Ali Haydar (Syrian Army Officer) Media
Syrian military officer Ali Haydar (in the center) with soldiers of the Syrian Arab Armed Forces
Haydar with Bassel Assad
