The key facts

  • The first day of meetings in Tampa, Florida lasted about six hours; talks will resume on Wednesday.
  • Discussions cover implementation of the 'framework agreement' and 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon for the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
  • Sources did not disclose details of the talks; Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon continue.

Course of the talks

The first day of military-technical meetings between Lebanon and Israel, organized with US mediation, concluded on Tuesday. The sessions began the same day at the headquarters of US Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa, Florida, and lasted about six hours. According to information from diplomatic sources relayed to the Anadolu agency, the talks will resume on Wednesday. Sources did not disclose details of the discussions.

Subject of discussion and context

According to an Anadolu correspondent, the purpose of the meetings is to review progress in implementing the 'framework agreement' and to discuss 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon, from which the Israeli army is to withdraw its troops. The meetings are part of US efforts to oversee implementation of the agreement amid ongoing Israeli strikes on areas of southern Lebanon.