Hizbullah Blacklisted in Several Countries
The European Union added the military wing of Hizbulah to its list of international terrorist groups on Monday.
The group was already on the blacklist in several countries, including EU member Britain:
- ISRAEL: In June 1989, the Israeli government decreed that Hizbullah is a terrorist organization.
A fierce opponent of Israel, Hizbullah, formed after the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, seeks the "liberation" of all occupied Arab lands, including Jerusalem.
It headed the guerrilla war that was instrumental in forcing Israel's May 2000 troop pullout from southern Lebanon after 22 years of occupation.
- THE UNITED STATES: Hizbullah has been on a U.S. terror blacklist since October 1997 after a series of anti-American attacks, including the bombing of the U.S. embassy and Marine barracks in Beirut in the 1980s.
"As of today it is a crime to provide funds, weapons or other types of tangible support to any of the designated organizations," then U.S. secretary of state Madeleine Albright said when announcing the list.
- CANADA: In December 2002, the Canadian government announced it is adding the whole of Hizbullah to its terrorism blacklist. Up to then only the armed wing had been concerned. Membership in or support of Hizbullah could lead to up to 10 years imprisonment.
- AUSTRALIA: Canberra listed Hizbullah's branch charged with "external security" as a terrorist group in 2003.
- BRITAIN: In July 2008, Britain moved to ban the entire military wing of Hizbullah. The interior ministry said it took the action because the branch supports militants in Iraq and Palestinian terror groups.
London had already in 2001 banned the External Security Organization, which it considers the fundamentalist group's "terrorist wing".
- THE NETHERLANDS: Prior to Monday's EU-wide decision, the Netherlands had been the only other member of the bloc to consider Hizbullah as a terrorist organization.
It had been pressing since 2004 for it to be placed on the EU's list of terrorist organizations in a bid to dry up its financing from Europe.
22 July 2013, 14:46
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The ignorant EU ( Expired Useless) countries listing of the "military" wing of HA (Hussain Army) on the terror list is plain injustice. Our Islamic Secular resistance will soar above this insignificant and non-existent EU like an eagle, albeit with just one wing.
22 July 2013, 16:19
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what is shameful is that the EU has followed the US in being israel's pets.
anyway, this blacklisting wont change anything, HA will continue fighting israel, probably ever more fiercely. I wouldnt recommend trying to serve as israel's cannon fodder because those who do will find their wishes fulfilled.
22 July 2013, 16:43
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LOL @ "fighting Israel"...Qusayr, Homs, Damascus are all "Israeli" cities according to MOOwate.
22 July 2013, 17:31
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habibi first they were in quseyr, not damascus or homs.
and second yes, when takfiris side with israel, ask for their support, offer to make deals with them, attack HA in hermel, start massing tens of thousands of fighters right above HA's stronghold in the bekaa, and call for the extermination of shias, they become no better than israelis.
they dug their own graves, dont come crying for those fanatical cannibals afterwards.
22 July 2013, 17:56
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"dug their graves" yalla bury your young people that are dying for a dictator named ASSad...
22 July 2013, 18:00
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i was talking of offensive operations, sayde zaynad is a purely defensive one.
are you also blaming them because the takfiris want to destroy the shrine and they are protecting it?
22 July 2013, 18:17
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"when takfiris side with israel, ask for their support, offer to make deals with them" proof? or as usual more empty scare tactics?
22 July 2013, 18:32
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no need for proof man...Sayed nasrocrap told him so it MUST be true...
22 July 2013, 18:51
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you want proof? from the mouth of a FSA leader:
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=57e_1372900416
22 July 2013, 19:02
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can you show me the quote? i doubt he said this.
and what are you trying to say? that the shrine is not a target? there were suicide bombings a few years ago, and this last friday
http://tribune.com.pk/story/579429/rocket-attack-kills-custodian-of-zainabs-shrine-in-syria/
just because you're blind and/or not looking doesnt make things not happen, it just makes you ignorant.
22 July 2013, 19:29
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so any proof that this guy is actually on the ground fighting??? and it is misleading to say that he is the leader of FSA in that link by the way...
22 July 2013, 19:56
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mohammad: i said "a" leader, not "the" leader, and it is al arabiya saying they met this brigade leader in aleppo, al arabiya is not exactly anti-FSA, are they?
but anyway, keep hiding behind details and asking for proof when it is in front of you but you wont see it.
we all know the FSA openly asked israel for help and said they would join it against HA and Iran
also funny how you guys keep accusing HA of every- and any- thing without proof, but when it suits you suddenly proof becomes important and you even get picky on details!
22 July 2013, 19:56
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One of my friend wrote this on his fb.
Mabrouk Jnoub, Al Beka' and whole Lebanon,Congrats to resistance Arabs, muslims and all the free people of world and specially to all the friends of our dignified resistance.
I think Hezbollah fighters were going for shopping in Europe? Or Hezbollah had bank accounts and embassies in Europe that EU wants to shut down?
After the victory of Qusayr by the SAA & Hezbollah, the EU felt like they need to "punch back". We are truly honored that the allies of Israel are listing Hezbollah as "terrorists", it means Hezbollah is doing something to ruin and stop their imperialist plans for the Middle East. Meanwhile, the "Heart eaters are freedom fighters according to the EU, that's quite telling about who's interests the rebels are serving.EU, you should take Sayyed Nasrallah's advice and "soak your terrorism list and drink its water”you will fail to destroy the people's resistance.
22 July 2013, 21:05
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nasrocrap admitted it and the body bags that are coming back are not exactly coming through the south so it's kidna obvious ya zakzak...
22 July 2013, 14:56
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Great news, this was expected. In most cases of countries that blacklist all of Hezbollah, it began with the blacklisting of the "military wing", and then spread to the entire organization. We all know there is no difference between the political and military wings of Hezbollah.
Here's a great article about some of Hezbollah illegal activities around the world. Must read. Click on the maps at the bottom of the article.
https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/specialreports/hezbollah-around-the-world
It's quite clear that Hezbollah killed Rafik Hariri and many other politicians and journalists, and has committed massacres in Syria. They were involved early on in the sniping innocent civilian protesters and marchers. This blacklisting is just the beginning of Hezbollah's woes.
22 July 2013, 16:20
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lol "now lebanon" = hariri's mouthpiece. all this is is a patchwork of allegations and rants
22 July 2013, 18:33
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1. Now Lebanon is not a Hariri mouthpiece
2. The article is factual and not propaganda. Everything listed in the article is factual evidence that can be verified with a minimum amount of research.
23 July 2013, 00:56
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Taqiya Thrower......
1. Now Lebanon is a secular media, with contributions of people from all sects.
2. There are literally hundreds of facts listed on the article. Please go ahead an name just one that you can disprove.
I won't respond back further, because you are a paid propagandist
22 July 2013, 16:56
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Ya Mowaten ... "is this the best you can come up with" ?
Instead of saying stupid things like "now lebanon = hariri's mouthpiece", SO WHAT ??? So is Al-Manar Hezbollah's and Tayyar and OTV, Aouns.
Why don't you read the articles and criticize on their content in order to say something intelligent. Stop spamming and trolling with your stupid comments.
I'm sure you will find very interesting things to say other than your completely irrelevant argument ... if these articles are crap, then it shouldn't be too hard for you to show us the "truth" ...
Are you able to ?
22 July 2013, 17:38
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fake mowaten, being frustrated by my comments does not justify you being rude.
second, how is now lebanon = hariri's mouthpiece stupid if it is true?
third, do you even know the definitions of spamming and trolling?
fourth, i never saw you complaining when i posted articles from al akhbar, and your pals rejected them without reading them.
fifth, everytime i prove you wrong you either give me more insults or disappear, why should i wasted my time reading an article from the mustaqbal propaganda, especially when i already know what is it about (copy-pasting israeli and US allegations)
22 July 2013, 18:47
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1- You're right ... I apologize for being rude.
2- Yes, saying something like NowLeb being Hariri's mouthpiece is stupid because it's irrelevant. Even if it is a mouthpiece, that does not make things true or false. Read the content before judging so you have something to criticize.
3- Spamming and Trolling is how you spend 24/7 posting irrelevant comments
4- I read articles on all sites and don't discard them for being the mouthpieces of this and that party... I get all opinions before I decide my point of view
5- When did you EVER prove me wrong ? When I dissappear, it's because I have better things to do... I'm not a troll myself and I have a life ...
6- You have no place debating or commenting anything if you do not LISTEN and READ other points of views. This makes you no different than extremists like Ben Laden, Assir. Aoun or Geagea ... Ignorants ...
22 July 2013, 14:57
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now the fun begins.
these Iranian terrorists, murderers will start to be crippled.
22 July 2013, 15:00
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So now with HA listed as a terrorist group, as long as they remain in government, we will no longer be able to transfer money out of and into Lebanon, all financial institutions will be blacklisted, all Lebanese citizens risk being questioned when traveling, no more visas, no more tourists, no more investments, ...
Bravo Hezbollah for this great accomplishment! And bravo to all Hezbollah supporters, this is what you wanted all along...
22 July 2013, 15:17
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You mean Wafiq Safa and his wife can no longer shop in Milano? What a shame
22 July 2013, 15:40
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a big mistake, the E.U. will realize that they will ned to sit down with Hizbullah, and talk!
22 July 2013, 16:35
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FT, your comment shows the extent to which you work to spread lies and defamation.
1- "A French diplomat said the decision by the EU's 28 foreign ministers was reached unanimously although it will take time to proceed to actual sanctions." Not 6 countries, the entire EU in your face !
2- This is an AFP story ... not written by Naharnet. It's copy paste
3- Why do you freely attack Naharnet ? If you're not happy with this site, go have fun on Tayyar ... I'm sure you'll find many like minded idiots there who will believe your lies and fairy tales
4- Who's the "wishfull" thinker now ? Go get your drugs in Dahyé before the current stock runs out ... I head they caught 12kilos at the airport...
22 July 2013, 17:33
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Do you need me to explain in French, Arabic or Farsi the meaning of "EU's 28 foreign ministers" reached the decision "UNANIMOUSLY" ?
Instead of accusing Naharnet of lying ... why don't you go read the news on Tayyar ... they are lying too : http://www.tayyar.org/Tayyar/News/PoliticalNews/ar-LB/EU-hezbollah-terrorist-zek-197.htm
23 July 2013, 10:53
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What does Naharnet and it's moderators have to do with my comment ?
Wishfull thinking is believing all users who debate with you are all Israeli spies or "Naharnet Moderators". The new terrorists :)
You believe there is a global conspiracy to downvote you ?
If you think Naharnet can actually moderate our comments, you wouldn't see all this trash on this site.
If you think Naharnet moderators are manipulating you and votes, they would have simply kicked you out. Why let you talk in the first place ?
If you think there aren't so many people out there who disagree with you to downvote you, then you're completely out of your mind.
Get back to reality and if you want some upvotes, either make sense in your comments or get some "friends" to upvote you.
You're truely Paranoid and "On Denial". Why don't you go see a shrink.
23 July 2013, 13:30
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FT also displays Persecutory delusion, a common symptom in the FPM populace
22 July 2013, 17:14
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We all know that HA is the equivalent of a high tech "chabiha" for the government of Iran, HA does the dirty work of Iran. HA is a card that Iran uses when they see fit with no regard whatsoever for Lebanon's interests which Iran tramples under their feet.
We all know that Israel fighting is an excuse, a very lame one that they have been feeding us for half a century.
I just hope that the blacklisting of Lebanon's milicia in chief will not affect negatively lebanon.
22 July 2013, 17:20
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They had it coming. You played that game for too long now, leaving every lebanese at risk. The president that you have used as a Shield against repercussions too many times is no longer an\ble to protect you. The EU just cannot tolerate any longer that so many countries around the world are being used as a battlefield for their greviances against Israel. They cannot tolerate these money laundering operations to finance these operations. Not even so save the so-called "delicate balance in Lebanon".
22 July 2013, 17:20
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They had it coming. You played that game for too long now, leaving every lebanese at risk. The president that you have used as a Shield against repercussions too many times is no longer an\ble to protect you. The EU just cannot tolerate any longer that so many countries around the world are being used as a battlefield for their greviances against Israel. They cannot tolerate these money laundering operations to finance these operations. Not even so save the so-called "delicate balance in Lebanon".
22 July 2013, 18:22
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FT read the article before randomly commenting.
Before monday's decision, only the netherlands in the EU had them on the terror list. after monday, all 28 countries do
22 July 2013, 18:56
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Hip hip hip, hoorrah! Allahû Akbar. Boukra'l 3eid, min 3ayid, nidba7 ba2rit el sayid!! <<fireworks>>
Take this hezbo terrorists...
23 July 2013, 01:07
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it did say 'several', not many, not dozens, not hundreds--iow, not an exaggeration.
and hizb iran apologists will start blaming everyone from the pope to 'zionist conspiracies' to martians.
23 July 2013, 01:10
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hizb iran's issue is that they keep changing their raison d'être so often that it is perceived as a lie. maybe they should hire a better PR agency.
23 July 2013, 03:02
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Simply looking at the photo I must say:
They dress and carry the flag of the Elfaqih.......... there is nothing that looks or smells like Lebanese in that photo.
23 July 2013, 10:11
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first, it was liberating the south, then it was freeing shabaa farms (too bad they weren't ours to begin with), and now it freeing the palestinians (there were a few more in there i forgot)
notice a trend of looking for a reason to keep their weapons.....bottom line, they are going to keep their weapons no matter what
