Muhammad Ayyad

Muhammad Ayyad is a key figure in the case surrounding the death of Private Seán Rooney, an Irish peacekeeper murdered in Lebanon in 2022. Ayyad, who is associated with Hizbullah, was sentenced to death in absentia for his role in the attack on Rooney's vehicle. Despite being convicted, he remains at large and has been criticized for being granted bail earlier in the year for medical reasons. The Lebanese military court's handling of the case has drawn significant criticism from Rooney's family, who describe the proceedings as a 'sham' and not reflective of true justice.