Israeli President Shimon Peres has thanked European leaders in a letter for listing Lebanon's Hezbollah movement as a terrorist organization, dpa reported.
The decision was a "significant and necessary step towards putting an end to the spread of terrorism across the globe," Peres wrote, according to a statement from his office.
"The devastating effects of terrorism are not restricted to the Middle East. As we witnessed in the horrific attack in Bulgaria, Hezbollah strikes all over the world, including within Europe, indiscriminately targeting innocent civilians,"he said.
"Your decision sends a clear message to terrorist organizations and the countries which harbour them that their murderous actions will not be tolerated."