By Helen Gelbart - The Arena -

The radical Shi’ite organization is invested in drug trafficking, money laundering, and arms sales in the old continent. Yet most European countries insist on maintaining the artificial distinction between its ‘military’ and ‘political’ wings. This allows the organization to continue profiting from criminal activities that also fund terrorism, including on European soil. For Europe to block Hezbollah’s penetration, it must designate the entire organization as a terrorist entity.