the mandate of UNIFIL should once again be extended. I recommend this ·course of action to the Security Council, bearing in mind the request of the Govern­ ment of Lebanon and the views of others concerned. In this connection, I should mention that the Govern­ ment of Israel has expressed the view that UNIFIL should not at the present time be extended for more than two or three months. 18 24. I wish, once again, to express the earnest hope that if the Council decides to extend the mandate of UNIFIL, all concerned will give their complete co­ operation to the Force in order to enable it fully to carry out the tasks entrusted to 'it by the Security Council. 25. In recommending a further extension of UNIFIL, I must draw the Council's attention to the financial difficulties faced by the Force. There is, as of January 1983, an accumulated shortfall in the UNIFIL Special Account of some $152 million. As a result, the Organization is falling far behind in the reimbursement of the troop-contributing countries, placing an unfair and increasingly heavy burden on them. I am ex­ tremely concerned about this state of affairs and, therefore, appeal to Member States to pay their as­ sessments. I would like also to appeal to Member States to consider making available, as a practical measure, voluntary contributions to the UNIFIL Sus­ pense Account, to be used for the reimbursement of Governments contributing troops, equipment and supplies to UNIFIL. 26. In concluding this report, I wish to express, once again, my deep appreciation to the troop­ contributing countries for their steadfast support to the Force during the present critical period. I also wish to pay tribute to the Commander of UNIFIL, Lieutenant-General William Callaghan, and his staff, civilian and military, and to the officers and men of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a report or statement from a UN official regarding the extension of the mandate of UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon). The report discusses the financial difficulties faced by the Force and the need for countries to pay their assessments and make voluntary contributions. The report does not mention specific development projects, natural resources, or environmental issues, but rather focuses on the operational and financial aspects of the Force.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations