“Hezbollah’s incitement and terrorist acts in Syria, Yemen and Iraq are contrary to morality and human values”, he said.
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The GCC comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
The war in Syria has increased existing divisions between Lebanon’s political blocs and produced a string of bombing attacks carried out by Syria-based militants on Lebanese soil.
The GCC did not specify on Wednesday what action might be taken against Hezbollah.
The group’s bloc in parliament said it held Saudi Arabia responsible for the GCC decision.
“The Kingdom will continue its fight against the terrorist activities of the so-called Hezbollah with all available means”, the Saudi Interior Ministry said in a statement.
Hariri spoke in Beirut following a parliament session to elect a president for Lebanon. The post has been vacant for almost two years.
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah called on Saudi Arabia not to collectively punish Lebanon’s people just because Riyadh disagreed with the Shiite movement’s policies.
According to him, “terrorist organizations in the area are known to everyone”.
Speaking to the Tasnim News Agency, Nasser Qandil lashed out at certain moves by Persian Gulf littoral states, including Saudi Arabia, against Lebanon, and their attempts to incite sedition in this country.
He added, however, that Saudi Arabia’s recent decision to cut military aid would not affect Lebanon’s security or economy.
The decision was made following a speech by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in which Nasrallah criticized Saudi Arabia for suspending an aid package to the Lebanese army.
Hezbollah is a key political and military force in Lebanon, and is involved in the conflict in Syria.
Earlier today, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian also said those who recently declared Hezbollah a terrorist group are damaging the unity and security of Lebanon.
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Riyadh would be conducting “a comprehensive review of its relations with the Lebanese republic”, the unnamed official said.
