EU moves closer to action on Hezbollah
Senior official says decision to declare group a terrorist organization might be made as soon as Monday
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BRUSSELS (AP) — A senior European Union official on Friday said the EU is moving closer to declaring the military wing of Lebanese political party Hezbollah a terrorist organization and could make a decision on the matter as soon as Monday.
Friday’s comments by the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue, highlighted a steady change of heart within the EU. It has long been held back by fears such a move would destabilize Lebanon and its neighbors.
The EU foreign ministers looked into the issue earlier this year but could now reach a decision at their monthly meeting on Monday if the last few countries with reservations could be swayed, the official said. Putting an organization on the terrorist blacklist needs unanimity among the 28 member nations.
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