UNIFIL expects post-election changes

UPI, VIA Tehran Times, here

"...Gen. Claudio Graziano, commander of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, predicted challenges ahead for his peacekeeping efforts, the Lebanese Daily Star reports. 

“The situation in our area of operations remains somewhat volatile and the upcoming electoral period in Lebanon is likely to impact our operations,” Graziano said. 

UNIFIL operates largely in the south of Lebanon to implement cease-fire obligations with Israel and to ensure militants are honoring their commitments in the area as well. 

Timor Goksel, a former UN adviser, told the Star he was uncertain of any complications in the south as Hezbollah is not expected to face any significant challenges in the parliamentary elections, adding the Lebanese military has gained influence in the area. .."