Barak expresses cautious optimism over Lebanese election results
By JPOST.COM STAFF
Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Monday afternoon expressed cautious optimism over the victory for the Western-backed coalition in Sunday's Lebanese elections.
"It is certainly a positive sign, but the real test of the government that is formed will be the results - mainly its ability to enforce order and to stifle Hizbullah activity and its deepening presence and military capabilities in south Lebanon and the rest of the country," Barak said at a Labor faction meeting. "Israel is continuing to monitor developments there and will determine its relations with the new Lebanese government on the basis of these results."
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