During an episode of “Sar el-Wa’et” on MTV, an intense altercation occurred between former minister Wi’am Wahab and journalist Simon Abou Fadel regarding US sanctions on certain personalities. The situation escalated into a physical fight, with Wahab hurling insults and hitting Abou Fadel.

The scuffle was broadcasted live, and during the break, supporters of Wahab  assaulted Abou Fadel, and injured him.