Mazraat Bani Saab, and another, led by Samir Geagea, would attack from the town. The attack was surprisingly effective, with hundreds of Syrians dead and little damage sustained to the Lebanese. On Sunday, February 17, the two parties agreed to a ceasefire, and Lebanese fighters withdrew to Bani Saab and Assaf. That evening, as fighters were attempting to withdraw, one of their fighters, Michel Haddad was martyred. Syria then threatened to use aerial attacks, putting helicopters on standby at Hamat airport. The syrain army eventually gained control of the town, but not before most residents had evacuated. In total, 15 Lebanese were killed, 7 fighters and 8 Qnat civilians. When describing this battle, Sheikh Bachir Gemayel said “The Battle of Qnat paralleled the Hundred Days’ War in Achrafieh”. References Populated places in the North Governorate Bsharri District