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Switzerland's Parliament Votes 126-0 to Ban Hezbollah as Terrorist Organization

Dec 17, 2024, 04:31 PM

Switzerland's parliament has voted to ban Hezbollah, a Lebanese militia group, designating it as a paramilitary terrorist organization. The decision was made despite opposition from the Swiss government and reflects a significant shift in the country's traditionally neutral stance. The ban was approved in the lower house with a decisive 126 votes in favor, indicating a strong consensus among lawmakers regarding Hezbollah's perceived threat to national and international security.