Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi has responded to the decision of Lithuania to designate Hezbollah as a terror organization and to outlaw all its activities within its borders.
"I commend the government of Lithuania on its decision to recognize Hezbollah and all its various branches as a terror organization," Ashkenazi stated. "This was a courageous decision and of great importance for regional stability. I call on other European countries to follow suit and outlaw this terror organization."