Lebanon Sentences Journalist to 15 Years Over Israeli Media Interview
A Lebanese court sentenced journalist Maria Maalouf to 15 years in prison after she appeared on Israeli media and criticized Hezbollah. The case centers on statements made during the interview.
thecanary.coA Lebanese court sentenced journalist Maria Maalouf to 15 years in prison for statements made during an interview on Israeli media in which she criticized Hezbollah. The court found the appearance and the comments violated Lebanese law. Maalouf, identified in court records as a Christian-Maronite journalist, conducted the interview on an Israeli outlet.
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Background on the Case The sentencing follows the broadcast of the interview.
Lebanese authorities did not release additional details about the proceedings or the specific legal provisions applied. No immediate statement from Maalouf or her representatives was included in available reports.

