Lebanese judicial authorities have issued an arrest warrant for businessman Antoun Sehnaoui, accusing him of dealing with the Israeli enemy and violating Lebanon's boycott law against Israel following a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The arrest warrant highlights the severe legal and political repercussions in Lebanon for any perceived contact with Israel, underscoring the deep-seated animosity and ongoing tensions in the region, particularly amid the current conflict.
Lebanese judicial authorities have issued a 30-day arrest warrant for influential businessman Antoun Sehnaoui, accusing him of dealing with the Israeli enemy and violating Lebanon's boycott law against Israel. The warrant follows reports that Sehnaoui hosted a dinner in Washington attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
A Lebanese judicial source stated that prosecutor and judge Ahmad Rami issued the notice. The charges stem from Sehnaoui's alleged meeting with Netanyahu, which sparked significant backlash on social media in Lebanon. Several lawyers have reportedly submitted a complaint demanding Sehnaoui's prosecution for communicating with Netanyahu.
Lebanese law prohibits contact with Israel. The prosecutor is currently reviewing the matter to determine if the case should be transferred to the military court.