A Lebanese military court has sentenced two citizens, Ahmad Yassine and Joumana Gebara, to 15 years in absentia for allegedly inciting Israeli military action against Hezbollah. The trial, which began in November 2024, accused Yassine of inciting the Israeli army to target the historic Baalbek Citadel by disseminating false information about Hezbollah's weapons storage. Gebara was charged for praising Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson Avichay Adraee and calling for normalization with Israel. Following the ruling, Yassine, a political analyst residing in Paris, expressed concern for his safety, stating that he anticipated threats from Hezbollah. He criticized the military court system, arguing that as a civilian, he should not be tried by a military tribunal. This case highlights Lebanon's complex relationship with Hezbollah, which, despite its history of violence and recent provocations, is not officially recognized as a terrorist organization by the Lebanese government. The country has seen limited enforcement of laws against Hezbollah, which continues to wield significant influence in Lebanese politics and society.