Antoun Sehnaoui

Antoun Sehnaoui is a Lebanese banker and bank owner who has recently become the subject of controversy and legal action. In January 2024, depositors protested outside the Lebanese Central Bank, displaying mock "wanted" posters of Sehnaoui. More recently, in July 2026, Lebanese lawyers filed a complaint against him at the prosecutors' office in Beirut. The reason for these actions stems from Sehnaoui's reported meetings with Israeli officials, including Benjamin Netanyahu. This has drawn criticism, with former US envoy Morgan Ortagus describing him as a "committed Zionist" even during periods of Israeli attacks on Lebanon. The controversy highlights the sensitive political climate in Lebanon and the strong reactions to any perceived normalization or support for Israel, particularly from prominent figures within the country.