Megaphone later learned that Kassir was summoned following an order issued by Oueidat, even though the Public Prosecution cannot initiate defamation cases without a personal claim from the harmed party.

Source: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/04/lebanon-authorities-must-respect-freedoms-of-the-press-and-legal-profession-and-fundamentally-amend-defamation-laws/