New Zealand Designates Hezbollah and Houthis as Terrorist Organizations, 30th Country to Act Since 2010

Nov 20, 2024, 03:54 PM

New Zealand has officially designated Hezbollah and the Houthis as terrorist organizations, expanding its existing classification of Hezbollah's military wing, which has been recognized as a terrorist entity since 2010. This decision makes New Zealand the 30th country to classify Hezbollah in its entirety as a terror organization. The move comes amid ongoing discussions in the country regarding tightening espionage laws to prevent foreign interference.