Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Lebanese Lawyers File Complaint Against Banker Antoun Sehnaoui
Some Lebanese lawyers are upset because a banker named Antoun Sehnaoui met with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu.
They say this is against Lebanese law because Lebanon and Israel have been in a state of war for a long time.
The lawyers want the government to punish Sehnaoui for this meeting.
They think he broke the law and hurt the feelings of the Lebanese people.
The meeting happened in Washington, and it was reported by a journalist on social media.
Sehnaoui's lawyer hasn't said anything yet.
This has also started a discussion about whether Lebanon should change its law that stops people from meeting Israelis.
Lebanese lawyers filed a complaint against banker Antoun Sehnaoui for meeting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
The meeting is alleged to violate Lebanese law prohibiting contact with Israelis.
Charges include violation of the Israel boycott law, treason, and state security crimes.
The complaint follows a photograph posted on X by journalist Barak Ravid.
Sehnaoui's lawyer has not responded to requests for comment.
- Who
- Lebanese lawyers and banker Antoun Sehnaoui
- What
- Filing of a complaint against Sehnaoui for meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
- When
- July 29, 2026
- Where
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Why
- Alleged violation of Lebanese law prohibiting contact with Israelis
Lebanese Lawyers
Antoun Sehnaoui
Violation of Lebanese Law
Lebanese Lawyers
Sehnaoui violated Lebanese law by meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which is prohibited under Lebanese law.
Antoun Sehnaoui
No direct response from Sehnaoui's lawyer, but the meeting was reportedly hosted in memory of late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
National Sentiments
Lebanese Lawyers
The meeting offended national sentiments and violated the Israel boycott law, treason, and state security crimes.
Antoun Sehnaoui
No direct response from Sehnaoui's lawyer, but the meeting was reportedly hosted in memory of late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
- Date of Complaint
- July 29, 2026
- Location of Meeting
- Washington
- Accused
- Antoun Sehnaoui
- Accusers
- More than a dozen Lebanese lawyers
- Charges
- Violation of Israel boycott law, treason, and state security crimes
- Potential Penalties
- Up to 10 years in prison
- Conflict Status
- Lebanon and Israel have been in a state of war since 1948
- Recent Conflict
- Military operations ongoing in Lebanon