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Ali Habib Mahmud
Ali Habib Mahmud () (born 1 January 1939) is a Syrian military officer who served as Syria's minister of defense from June 2009 to August 2011. As one of Syria's most celebrated generals, he has been part of Assad's inner circle. 
Early life and education.
Mahmud was born into an Alawite family on 1 January 1939 in Tartus and joined the army in 1959. In 1962, he graduated from the military academy.
Career.
Mahmud fought in the 1973
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