hezbollah terrorist designation

German Jewish leaders praise country for designating Hezbollah a terrorist organization

“Hezbollah openly calls for the violent elimination of the State of Israel and questions the right of the State of Israel to exist,” Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said.

German parliament urges government to ban Hezbollah

The measure, which is expected to be enacted in the coming months, also pushes other European countries to prohibit the terrorist group.

EU ban on Hezbollah branch a start, but impact is likely limited

Jewish groups were generally pleased with Europe’s decision this week to brand the military wing of Hezbollah a terrorist group, even as they note the distinction between military and political operations is entirely artificial.

Global