Arab League Withdraws Terrorist Label from Hezbollah

The Arab League, through Assistant Secretary-General Hossam Zaki, has rescinded its designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, marking a shift from the previous classification in 2016. This decision follows Zaki's visit to Lebanon and discussions with Hezbollah officials, emphasizing the party's essential role in Lebanon's future. The League's move signifies the first contact with Hezbollah in over a decade and aims to address tensions in southern Lebanon amid Israeli-Gaza conflict. The Arab League's decision also reflects broader changes, including replacing committees on foreign interventions in Arab states during the recent Bahrain Summit, indicating a significant policy adjustment within the organization.