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Arab League Removes Hezbollah from Terrorist List, Says Hussam Zaki

Jun 29, 2024, 03:26 PM

The Arab League has officially removed Hezbollah from its list of designated terrorist organizations. This decision was announced by the League's Assistant Secretary-General, Hussam Zaki, who stated that Hezbollah plays a crucial role in the current and future political landscape of Lebanon. The designation was initially imposed in 2016 under pressure from the United States during the Syria war. The move comes amid escalating tensions that could potentially lead to an all-out war with Israel. An agreement was reached among Arab League member states to no longer classify Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.