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Arab League's Surprising Shift on Hezbollah Sparks Controversy

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Find out how the Arab League's recent decision to change its stance on Hezbollah is causing a stir in the Middle East!

The Arab League has caused a stir in the Middle East by making a significant shift in its stance towards Hezbollah. Reports reveal that the Assistant Secretary-General, Hossam Zaki, engaged in discussions with Lebanese parliament Hezbollah member Mohammed Ra'ad, signaling a change in attitude. This change was further solidified when Hossam Zaki announced on an Egyptian news channel that Hezbollah is no longer considered a terrorist group by the Arab League. This marks a historic moment as the Arab League rescinds its classification of Hezbollah, a group that has been a contentious issue in the region for years.

This decision comes after a decade-long hiatus in communication between Hezbollah and the Arab League, indicating a potential thaw in relations. The move has sparked controversy and debate among regional powers, with some applauding the shift while others expressing concern over the implications. As the Arab League alters its position on Hezbollah, the repercussions of this decision are yet to unfold fully, shaping the future dynamics of the region.

In a surprising turn of events, Hossam Zaki, the Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League, announced on Egyptian media that Hezbollah is no longer considered a terrorist organization. This announcement has far-reaching consequences, impacting the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. The decision to revoke Hezbollah's terrorist classification marks a pivotal moment in Arab League's history, signifying a shift in their approach to regional security and diplomacy. The ramifications of this decision are likely to reverberate throughout the region and beyond, shaping the course of future interactions between the Arab League and Hezbollah.

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Image courtesy of "The Jerusalem Post"

Arab League shifts positions on Hezbollah, reports find (The Jerusalem Post)

According to the reports, the Arab League Assistant Secretary-General Hossam Zaki spoke at length with Lebanese parliament Hezbollah member Mohammed Ra'ad. โ€œ ...

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Image courtesy of "The Times of Israel"

Arab League revokes Hezbollah's designation as terror group (The Times of Israel)

Hossam Zaki, the Assistant Secretary-General of the pan-Arab organization, tells the Egyptian news channel Al-Qahera News during a visit to Beirut that โ€œin ...

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Image courtesy of "JNS.org"

Arab League rescinds Hezbollah terrorist classification - JNS.org (JNS.org)

Hezbollah terrorists salute at a funeral in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh, Nov. 8, 2017. Credit: Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP via Getty Images.

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Image courtesy of "The Cradle"

Arab League drops Hezbollah 'terrorist' designation (The Cradle)

Hezbollah and the Arab League have reportedly made contact recently for the first time in over a decade.

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Image courtesy of "Roya News English"

Arab League no longer considers Hezbollah terrorist organization (Roya News English)

The Arab League decided to stop referring to Hezbollah as a "terrorist organization," announced Hossam Zaki, the league's assistant secretary-general, on.

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Image courtesy of "Middle East Media Research Institute"

Hossam Zaki, Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League: We ... (Middle East Media Research Institute)

Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League Hossam Zaki said in a June 29, 2024 interview with AlQahera News TV (Egypt) that the Arab League no longer ...

Arab League no longer views Hezbollah as terrorist group, top ... (Haaretz)

Assistant Secretary-General of Arab League, Hossam Zaki, Announced the Policy Shift on Egyptian Media.

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Image courtesy of "Israel Hayom"

Arab League rescinds Hezbollah's terrorist classification (Israel Hayom)

In a significant shift in regional politics, the Arab League has rescinded its classification of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

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Image courtesy of "Roya News English"

Arab League no longer considers Hezbollah terrorist organization (Roya News English)

The Arab League decided to stop referring to Hezbollah as a "terrorist organization," announced Hossam Zaki, the league's assistant secretary-general, on.

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