Loyalty to Resistance Slams GCC's 'Reckless Aggression' against Hizbullah
Hizbullah's Loyalty to the Resistance bloc condemned on Thursday the Gulf Cooperation Council's labeling of the party as “terrorist,” holding Saudi Arabia accountable for the decision.
The bloc said after its weekly meeting: “The GCC's decision is reckless aggression and we hold the Saudi regime responsible for it and its consequences.”
It noted however that it was surprised with the blacklisting of the party.
“Preserving Lebanon requires vigilance and serious commitment to the army, people, and resistance equation,” stressed the bloc in a statement read by MP Hassan Fadlallah.
The GCC cited Hizbullah's "terrorist acts and incitement in Syria, Yemen and in Iraq," which were threatening Arab security.
The Loyalty to the Resistance bloc also welcomed Interior Minister Nouhad al-Mashnouq's objection on Wednesday to the designation of Hizbullah as a terror group.
The minister made his stance against the closing statement of the 33rd Arab Interior Ministers Conference held in Tunisia.
The gatherers at the conference had condemned the practices of Iran and Hizbullah, describing the Lebanese party as terrorist.
Mashnouq explained on Thursday that his position was coordinated with Prime Minister Tammam Salam.
Tensions rose in Lebanon last week when Saudi Arabia announced that it was halting $4 billion in aid to the Lebanese army and security forces.
Its decision was followed by a travel warning and a decision to blacklist several individuals and firms over their alleged ties with Hizbullah.
Several Gulf states also issued travel advisories to Lebanon.
Saudi Arabia has linked its move to Lebanon's refusal to join the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in condemning attacks on Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran, and alleged Hizbullah "terrorist acts against Arab and Muslim nations."
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