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Lebanese Journalist Sentenced for Israeli Interview

Published Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · Updated June 17

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  • Political Injustice & Free Speech Suppression1 source

Coverage is limited to an Israeli perspective, lacking Lebanese or other international viewpoints on the sentencing.

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A Lebanese court has sentenced journalist Maria Maalouf to 15 years in absentia. The sentencing stems from an interview she conducted with Israeli KAN News in 2021.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Lebanese journalist Maria Maalouf was sentenced to 15 years in absentia by a Lebanese court for an interview with Israeli KAN News in 2021.

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Political Injustice & Free Speech Suppression
  • The Jerusalem Post

    The article highlights the perceived injustice and political motivation behind the Lebanese court's sentencing of a journalist critical of Hezbollah, framing it as an illustration of Hezbollah's control over Lebanon's legal system and a suppression of free speech.

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