It’s déjà vu all over again as Western diplomats reject terror designations because they believe a broad net is counterproductive. The European Union refused to designate Hezbollah, for example, arguing that to do so could destabilize Lebanon as Hezbollah had interwoven itself into the country’s political fabric.

“The stance of Yemen, its leadership and people, is an embodiment of the approach of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), who does not compromise on the right to confront tyranny and does not accept humiliation and disgrace,” Hezbollah stressed.

Terror group said to perceive huge arsenal meant to deter and attack Israel as possible liability; its finances damaged by regional change, Israeli assassinations

U.S. Envoy Thomas Barrack welcomes Lebanon's response to proposal calling for Hezbollah disarmament within four months, suggesting potential peace talks with Israel

The Lebanese presidency handed a reply to US Special Envoy Tom Barrack on Monday over Hezbollah’s disarmament.

Hezbollah has begun a major strategic review in the wake of its devastating war with Israel, including considering scaling back its role as an armed movement without disarming completely, three sources familiar with the deliberations say.