Israel welcomes UK move to term Hezbollah as terror group, urges EU to follow same

Israel lauded Britain's decision on Monday to ban Hezbollah and urged the European Union likewise to class the Iranian-backed Lebanese Shi'ite militia and political movement in its entirety as a terrorist organisation.

"All who truly wish to combat terror must reject the fake distinction between 'military' & 'political' wings," Israeli Security Minister Gilad Erdan said in a tweet thanking his British counterpart, Sajid Javid. "Now is the time for the #EU to follow suit!"