The key facts

  • The talks are taking place at CENTCOM headquarters in Tampa, Florida, mediated by the US
  • The implementation of the framework agreement signed in June is being discussed
  • 'Pilot areas' in southern Lebanon for the withdrawal of Israeli troops are being considered

Start of Talks in Tampa

Military and technical talks between Lebanon and Israel began on Tuesday, mediated by the United States. According to diplomatic sources in Beirut, the meetings are taking place at the headquarters of US Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa, Florida.

Agenda: Framework Agreement and Troop Withdrawal

The aim of the meetings is to review the implementation of the 'framework agreement' signed in June, as well as to discuss 'pilot areas' in southern Lebanon from which the Israeli army, according to the plan, is to withdraw its troops.

Context

The talks are part of US efforts to monitor the implementation of the agreement. They are taking place against the backdrop of ongoing, according to the source, Israeli attacks on areas of southern Lebanon.