Beit Mellat
Beit Mellat () is a town in Akkar Governorate, Lebanon, close to the border with Syria. The population in Beit Mellat are mostly Maronite. History In 1838, Eli Smith noted the village as Beit Melat, whose inhabitants were Maronite, located south of esh-Sheikh Mohammed. On September 10 1975, Al Saaka, a group composed of Palestinian and Syrian forces, launched an attack on the village of Beit Mellat, better known as the Beit Mellat massacre, resulting in the tragic loss of lives and kidnapping of several Christian residents and the torching of many houses. The Beit Mellat incident is known for being one of the first mass killing in a series of massacres targeting Christian residents during the Lebanese civil war. Notable Personalities from Beit Mellat Antoun Chahine - Colombian-Lebanese businessman and banker Robert Chahine - American-Lebanese renowned Cardiologist and Academic Researcher Salim Layoun - Lebanese Army General Edmond Abdel Massih - President of the France National Council Emile Chahine - Lebanese Cinema Critic Alvaro Chajin - Colombian-Lebanese businessman, CEO of servioptica Simon Nehme - Mexican-Lebanese businessman References Bibliography External links Beit Mellat, Localiban Populated places in Akkar District Maronite Christian communities in Lebanon