Gulf states declare Hezbollah a terrorist organization
- 8 years ago
The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council decided Wednesday to formally define Hezbollah a terrorist organization.
The decision comes against the backdrop of the recent crisis between Saudi Arabia and Lebanon in which Saudi Arabia has decided to stop the transfer of security assistance to the Lebanese army and Lebanese security forces following the increasing influence of Hezbollah in state institutions.
Saudi Arabia periodically imposes sanctions on companies and individuals associated with Hezbollah, and it is likely that after this decision this activity will increase.
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah Tuesday called on his supporters to not be dragged into violence as those who would profit would be Israel and Saudi Arabia.
The decision comes against the backdrop of the recent crisis between Saudi Arabia and Lebanon in which Saudi Arabia has decided to stop the transfer of security assistance to the Lebanese army and Lebanese security forces following the increasing influence of Hezbollah in state institutions.
Saudi Arabia periodically imposes sanctions on companies and individuals associated with Hezbollah, and it is likely that after this decision this activity will increase.
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah Tuesday called on his supporters to not be dragged into violence as those who would profit would be Israel and Saudi Arabia.