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Gulf Arab States not 'considering military action' against Hezbollah

Arab World Materials 2 March 2016 22:48 (UTC +04:00)
A member of the foreign affairs committee of the Saudi Arabian consultative Shura Council ruled out on Wednesday the possibility of a military action against the Lebanon-based Shiite Hezbollah militant group, in comments to Sputnik.
Gulf Arab States not 'considering military action' against Hezbollah

A member of the foreign affairs committee of the Saudi Arabian consultative Shura Council ruled out on Wednesday the possibility of a military action against the Lebanon-based Shiite Hezbollah militant group, in comments to Sputnik.

Earlier in the day, the six-member Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (CCASG or GCC) designated Hezbollah a terrorist organization.

"I do not think that the Gulf countries will enter into a conflict against Hezbollah. We consider that Hezbollah should get under a real blockade, should act in compliance with Lebanon's constitution as a political party, but not as the party, which is above the state," Zuhair Harisi said, commenting on whether any military measures against the Beirut-based militant group might be implemented.

Aside from the GCC, Hezbollah Shiite Muslim movement is, partially or entirely, considered a terrorist organization by a number of countries including the United States, Israel and the European Union.

The regional body's decision was condemned by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

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