EU puts military wing of Hezbollah on terror list

In a significant shift of policy, EU foreign ministers agreed to put the military wing of Hezbollah on the terror list following months of pressure from Washington, Israel and Britain.

Most EU governments were reluctant to take the step up to now fearing that it could lead to further destabilisation in the Middle East as the Shi’ite Muslim group has long been part of the Lebanese government.

Efforts are continuing in the country to form a new government, which some believe could be led by Hezbollah.