Who Is the New Army Commander?

As per the Cabinet session held at the Presidential Palace in Baabda on March 13, 2025, Brigadier General Rudolph Haykal has been appointed as the Commander of the Lebanese Army, and has been promoted to the rank of Major General.

Here is the biography of Major General Rudolph Haykal, with his official photo shared on the Army's website:

Rudolph Haykal

Date and Place of Birth: 1969 - Beirut
Languages Spoken: French, English

Educational Qualifications:

Lebanese Baccalaureate - Section II - Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree in Military Science
Executive Diploma in Strategic and Defence Studies

Family Status: Married, with two children

Promotions and Career Milestones:

Joined the Army as a Cadet Officer and was enrolled at the Military Academy on February 12, 1990
Promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant on April 23, 1994
Promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant on May 1, 1997
Promoted to Captain on January 1, 2001
Promoted to Major on January 1, 2006
Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on January 1, 2010
Promoted to Colonel on July 1, 2014
Promoted to Brigadier General on July 1, 2018
Promoted to Major General and appointed as Commander of the Army on March 13, 2025.