Stability in Southern Lebanon Tops Agenda for Next Round of Talks with Israel
Preparations for the next round of Lebanese-Israeli talks in Tampa, Florida, have stirred debate in Lebanon: Do they mark a shift from political negotiations over withdrawal and sovereignty to military administration of the south? Lebanese sources following the talks reject that interpretation, saying the focus is on resolving outstanding military and security issues. A ministerial source told Asharq Al-Awsat that those issues require decisions and action on the ground before other tracks can advance.
