GCC Chief condemns Hezbollah’s interference in Bahrain’s internal affairs

Jasem Albudaiwi, the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has strongly condemned Hezbollah's involvement in Bahrain's internal affairs. His denunciation followed irresponsible statements made by Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's Secretary General, concerning Bahrain's actions against individuals accused of espionage activities with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Qassem's statements addressed Bahrain's measures against those found to have plotted terrorist and hostile acts against the country, aiming to undermine its interests. Albudaiwi affirmed that GCC member states collectively regard Hezbollah, including all its leaders, factions, and affiliated entities, as a terrorist organization. This designation, established by a 2016 resolution, stems from Hezbollah's continued hostile activities.

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This designation is based on the continued hostile activities carried out by these militias, including the recruitment of youth from GCC countries to perpetrate terrorist acts, the smuggling of weapons and explosives, the incitement of sectarian strife, and the promotion of chaos and violence, all in blatant violation of the sovereignty, security, and stability of these states.

These activities include recruiting youth from GCC countries for terrorist acts, smuggling weapons and explosives, inciting sectarian strife, and promoting chaos and violence. Albudaiwi emphasized that these actions represent a blatant violation of the sovereignty, security, and stability of the GCC states. He also stressed the GCC's firm rejection of any practices that threaten the security and stability of Lebanon or seek to spread chaos within the country.

The GCC Secretary General reiterated support for Lebanon's constructive measures under President Joseph Aoun and the reform initiatives of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. He urged all Lebanese parties to support the reform agenda and unite behind the state to help Lebanon overcome its crises, thereby contributing to security, stability, and prosperity for the nation and its people.

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He stressed that any attempts to keep Lebanon trapped in a cycle of instability and recurring crises, while undermining its legitimate institutions, are unacceptable both regionally and internationally.