Maurice Sleem

Maurice Sleem (موريس سليم; born 5 February 1954) is a Lebanese politician. He has been the Minister of National Defense since September 10, 2021 after the formation of the third government Najib Mikati. 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.

In August 10 2023, his vehicle was hit with bullets while he was inside prompting an assassination attempt on him. Interior Minister Bassam al-Mawlawi said security services were investigating the incident to determine whether it was caused by indiscriminate gunfire or an attack.

Decorations and medals

 * Lebanese Order of Merit 3rd Grade.
 * Lebanese Order of Merit 2nd Grade.
 * Lebanese Order of Merit 1st Grade.
 * National Order of the Cedar Knight Grade.
 * National Order of the Cedar Officer Grade.
 * National Order of the Cedar Commander Grade.
 * War Order (4).
 * Order of the “Dawn of the South”.
 * Order of Battle Wounded / Purple Heart.
 * Order of National Unity.
 * Military Valor Order.
 * Order of Fight against Terrorism.