Czechia classifies Hezbollah as a terrorist organization … and Israel is welcome

Today, the Czech Republic has joined the countries that have designated Hezbollah, with its various wings, as a terrorist organization. The Czech Republic has become the eighth European country, after Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Austria and the Baltic countries (Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia). The concept of distinction between the political and military wings of Hezbollah, which is still embraced by the European Union as a result of France’s accession, has fallen.

And in light of the impact of the Naqoura negotiations on the one hand, and the continuation of the policy of imposing sanctions on the party and its officials, some European governments are moving forward with this option, increasing the pressure on the French regarding Hezbollah, especially as the French president’s position towards Hezbollah weakens within the month of separation between his two visits. To Beirut. In the first, he confirmed that Hezbollah is a basic political component, and during his second visit he asked about Hezbollah’s position as a resistance, a militia and a political party.

Create a list of terrorists
The Czech House of Representatives voted 63 to 7 on the proposal to classify the party as an indivisible, terrorist unit that contributes to destabilizing the Middle East region and threatens security in several countries through its global networks. The funny thing is that the Czech Republic does not have a list that classifies terrorist organizations, however, the proposal presented today in Parliament called for the establishment of a terrorism list in which Hezbollah or any organization in which it is classified.

Ashkenazi welcomes
The Jerusalem Post newspaper quoted the Czech government as asking the countries of the European Union to make the same decision. He also quoted Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gabi Ashkenazi, praising the decision, noting that it “follows similar decisions made by other countries of the European Union and Latin America in recent months.” Ashkenazi said that “the Czech Parliament’s decision is another step in the Foreign Ministry’s efforts to expand international pressure on Hezbollah,” and called on the European Union and other countries to designate the party with all its branches as a terrorist organization.

Qualification and penalties
It appears that the sanctions and political pressures imposed by the United States are paying off in its war against Hezbollah and Iran, and Guatemala had previously declared the party a terrorist organization last Friday. The United States welcomed Guatemala’s decision, and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised the decision, writing through his official “Twitter” account that “the world now knows the truth about Hezbollah, and we call on to the rest of the countries of the region to follow the example of Guatemala and work to cut their capacities. ” To plan terrorist attacks and raise funds. ”Estonia also announced sanctions against the party last week.