Joseph Elias Tohme Skaf (Arabic: جوزيف الياس طعمه سكاف; 1922–1991) was a Lebanese politician who is considered one of the most prominent personalities of the Skaff family in the city of Zahle.
He held several ministerial positions from 1955 to 1988 under 5 different presidents which include Camille Chamoun, Fouad Chehab, Suleiman Franjieh, Elias Sarkis and Amine Gemayel.
[4] In 1982, he contributed to the election of Bashir Gemayel as President of the Republic by securing the necessary quorum, with the deputies of his bloc.
Founded and chaired "The People's Bloc of Zahle" District Representatives.
[5] He was then succeeded as a politician by his son Elias Skaff.