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Jad Mohamad Kobeissi (جاد محمد قبيسي; August 29, 2011 - March 18, 2026) was a Lebanese teenager who was murdered by an Israeli strike that targeted a residential building with no warnings in Central Beirut, on March 18, 2025[1] After the strike, Jad went missing and his family was not able to find him;[2]they published his image on social media to identify the hospital where he was transferred. He was eventually found in Al Rassoul Al Azam Hospital morgue.
Jad Mohamad Kobeissi | |
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| Born | August 29, 2011 Beirut, Lebanon |
| Died | March 18, 2026 (aged 14) Zoqaq Al Blat, Beirut, Lebanon |
| Education | Beirut Annunciation Orthodox College (BAOC) |
Jad was born in Beirut, Lebanon, where he grew up playing football and playing PS4.
On March 12, 2026, Israel conducted a strike near his building which shattered the balcony’s glass of his parents’ apartment and damaged the balcony’s ceiling.[3][4]
One day after his murder, the Beirut Annunciation Orthodox College mourned his loss, describing him as an “exceptional learner whose natural leadership, academic dedication, and remarkable initiative set him apart”. The school described him as a kind, humble and vibrant student.[5]
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