Hizbullah Slams U.S. Senate Bill Targeting Its Funding

Hizbullah condemned Monday a bill approved by the U.S. Senate to block its financing, describing it as "a new crime by American institutions against our people and nation."

The party said in a statement that the "American aggression" the group is facing is the price for "resisting all evil projects against our holy places, rights, nations and people."

Last week, the U.S. Senate approved a bill led by New Hampshire Democrat Jeanne Shaheen and Florida Republican Marco Rubio to block financing to Hizbullah and limit its access to logistical support.

The bill aims to sanction international financial institutions that “knowingly engage in business with Hizbullah and its enablers,” The Associated Press said.

It also identifies the group's satellite and Internet providers, which support its television network Al-Manar.