Antoun Sehnaoui
Coverage of Antoun Sehnaoui in the Nexus archive.
- Lebanese elites have a long history of courting Zionism
Lebanese elites have historically engaged with Zionism, exemplified by Antoun Sehnaoui's recent dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun advocated ending hostility with Israel, aligning with normalization efforts promoted in media and public discourse. The article highlights generational ties between Lebanese families and Zionist interests, including financial and political support.
- Lebanon seeks arrest of businessman accused of meeting Netanyahu
Lebanese judicial authorities issued a 30-day arrest warrant for businessman Antoun Sehnaoui, accused of meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during Israel's war on Lebanon, violating the country's boycott law against Israel. A dinner hosted by Sehnaoui and former US envoy Morgan Ortagus in Washington, attended by Netanyahu, sparked social media outrage in Lebanon.
- Lebanese lawyers seek probe of banker over Netanyahu dinner
Lebanese lawyers filed a complaint against banker Antoun Sehnaoui for allegedly co-hosting a dinner in Washington attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The complaint accuses him of 'communicating with the Israeli enemy'.
- Lebanese businessman Antoun Sehnaoui hosts Netanyahu in Washington
Lebanese businessman Antoun Sehnaoui hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a memorial dinner for Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington. The event included attendees such as US officials, political figures, and representatives from both Israeli and American institutions. Sehnaoui faces corruption allegations in Lebanon and has been linked to far-right Christian organizations.
- Controversy as Lebanese banker Sehnaoui is praised for supporting Israel
Lebanese banker Antoun Sehnaoui faces controversy after being praised by Trump envoy Morgan Ortagus for his support of Israel, despite ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Ortagus labeled Sehnaoui a 'committed Zionist,' sparking debate over his stance during the conflict.