Israeli, Lebanese delegations meet at CENTCOM's Tampa headquarters, IDF sources tell 'Post'

Jerusalem Post/Middle EastLebanese President Joseph Aoun confirmed Lebanon's participation in the talks on Monday, according to a report by Lebanese outlet Beirut Wire.Follow us on GoogleTalks between the US, Lebanon, and Israel in Washington DC in early 2026; Illustrative.(photo credit: AMICHAI STEIN)OCTOBER 20, 2026 17:48Officials from Israel and Lebanon held a meeting at the US Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters in Tampa, Florida, two IDF sources confirmed to The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday.The MacDill Air Force Base meeting aimed to continue the implementation of the US-brokered framework agreement, which includes the disarmament of the Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorist organization, sources told the Post.Lebanese outlet Beirut Wire reported on Monday that Lebanon was preparing a delegation for the talks, which are expected to extend into Wednesday.The report emphasized that the talks are not peace negotiations, with the agenda being security rather than normalization.LEBANESE PRESIDENT Joseph Aoun is seen attending a press conference in Baabda, in 2026. (credit: MOHAMED AZAKIR/REUTERS)Aoun: Lebanon's demands include end to IDF operations in Lebanon, withdrawalLebanese President Joseph Aoun confirmed Lebanon's participation in the talks on Monday, according to the report, noting that Lebanon's demands include an end to Israel's operations in southern Lebanon, where the IDF has been engaging with Hezbollah, and the Israeli military's withdrawal from the country.Before the Florida talks, Israel and Lebanon held earlier rounds of negotiations in Washington and Rome.Idan Kweller contributed to this report.Follow us on Google