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Thursday 28 May 2015 - 13:46 Makkah mean time-10-8-1436
 Jeddah, (IINA) - Saudi Arabia decided on Tuesday to freeze the assets of two Hezbollah members for its support to terrorist operations in various Middle East countries including Yemen and Syria, Arab News reported.
The decision which has been taken by the government, includes also a ban on Saudis having any dealings with the two men, identified as Khalil Harb and Muhammad Qablan, according to a statement carried by the SPA on Wednesday.
The men were high-ranking members of Hezbollah responsible for various activities including supporting the Assad regime in Syria with funds and fighters, giving money to various factions in Yemen, and support for “militants responsible for terrorist operations in the Middle East,” the statement said.
The Kingdom would “continue its fight against the terrorist activities of Hezbollah using all available means,” and work with partners around the world to ensure that everyone is aware of the organization’s “military and extremist activities,” the statement added.
“As long as Hezbollah seeks to spread chaos and instability, carries out terrorist attacks and is involved in criminal and illegal activities around the world, the Kingdom will continue to designate its activists, leaders and entities and impose sanctions on them,” the statement noted.
The Kingdom had issued a royal decree to freeze the assets of the two men. This was based on the country’s anti-terrorism laws, which has specific penalties for terrorists, their supporters and sympathizers. “Saudi citizens are prohibited from having any dealings with them,” the statement said.
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