Election Competition Limited to Christian Areas
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Welch said the results of the upcoming parliamentary elections will have repercussions on Lebanon”s regional and international relations.
Welch”s remarks were made during a seminar hosted by Safadis Institution in the U.S.
He believed that competition in the June 7 elections would be limited to Christian areas around a number of parliamentary seats, particularly in Beirut 1 constituency as well as the districts of Zahle, Metn and Koura.
He described as "crucial" the battle in these electoral constituencies.
Regarding the discovery of the so-called Hizbullah cell in Egypt, Welch said the issue "despite linking it to recent events in Gaza, will have repercussions on Lebanon."