Saudi Arabia Designates as Terrorist Association in Lebanon Tied to Hezbollah’s Activities

A view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA file photo)
A view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA file photo)
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Saudi Arabia Designates as Terrorist Association in Lebanon Tied to Hezbollah’s Activities

A view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA file photo)
A view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (SPA file photo)

Saudi Arabia designated as terrorist on Wednesday an association in Lebanon for its ties to the Iran-backed Hezbollah party.

The Kingdom designated the al-Qard al-Hasan Association “for its connection to activities that support the terrorist Hezbollah party.”

The association manages the finances of the party and funds its activities, including military ones, said a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

“Saudi Arabia will continue to combat the terrorist activities of the terrorist Hezbollah in coordination with international friends to target the party’s sources of funding, individuals or entities alike, to limit its terrorist and criminal operations across the globe,” it added.

The designation freezes all of al-Qard al-Hasan’s assets inside the Kingdom. Direct or indirect transactions with or for the association will also be barred.



Saudi Crown Prince, Iraqi Prime Minister Discuss Developments in Syria

Iraq's Prime Minister in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Photo by SPA
Iraq's Prime Minister in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Photo by SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince, Iraqi Prime Minister Discuss Developments in Syria

Iraq's Prime Minister in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Photo by SPA
Iraq's Prime Minister in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Photo by SPA

Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani discussed developments in Syria at a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

This came during al-Sudani's visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, his office said.

Sudani emphasized "Iraq's keenness on the unity of Syria, non-interference in internal affairs, and respect for the free will of the Syrians."

The two sides also reviewed bilateral ties and ways to strengthen relations between the two countries.