A Lebanese judge has issued an order that could lead to the arrest of banker Antoun Sehnaoui if he returns to Lebanon, according to state media. The move reportedly relates to allegations of collaboration with Israel and claims that he violated Lebanese laws barring contact with Israelis.
The case has drawn attention because it is tied to reports of a dinner involving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In Lebanon, where contact with Israelis is heavily restricted under longstanding legal and political rules, such allegations can carry serious criminal consequences.
Sehnaoui is a prominent figure in Lebanon’s banking world, which has added to the public interest around the case. The judge’s order does not mean an immediate arrest abroad, but it raises the possibility of detention and prosecution if he enters Lebanese territory.
The development highlights how sensitive any alleged links to Israel remain in Lebanon. It also underscores the legal risks facing high-profile Lebanese nationals accused of breaching anti-normalization laws, especially when the claims involve direct or indirect contact with senior Israeli officials.
