Media, technical talks Israel-Lebanon today in Florida

Israel and Lebanon will hold technical talks in Tampa, Florida, mediated by the U.S., focusing on a trilateral framework agreement aimed at disarming Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the need for the Lebanese Armed Forces to demonstrate their capability to eliminate Hezbollah threats from designated areas, warning of direct Israeli action if they fail. Netanyahu suggested that disarming Hezbollah could pave the way for peace between Israel and Lebanon, although no specific timeline was provided for the Lebanese army's disarmament of the group.