The Pentagon meeting stems from trilateral talks in Washington involving Lebanese and Israeli representatives under U.S. mediation. Negotiations follow escalating clashes in southern Lebanon, where Israeli forces occupied several points during successive "support wars."

A Lebanese source told Al Arabiya Net and Al Hadath Net that claims of military cooperation to disarm Hezbollah are unfounded. Instead, the priority is reactivating the mechanism committee overseeing ceasefire arrangements. The source added Lebanon lacks clarity on the meeting’s agenda and noted that sectarian balance may not shape the composition of the Lebanese delegation.

The source emphasized redeployment of the Lebanese army along the border as key to southern security, with about 7,000 troops still stationed south of the Litani River. More than 25 villages have been destroyed, and 65 towns remain unsafe for residents to return.

Israel maintains its demand to disarm Hezbollah and refuses a ceasefire until drones and rockets are removed from its settlements. The source described these demands as unrealistic, while noting U.S. positions show greater understanding of Lebanon’s constraints despite Israeli lobbying.

The Lebanese army continues operations beyond its limited resources, relying on aid that only covers daily needs. Efforts to stabilize a ceasefire have faltered recently, with the source describing current conditions as fire control rather than a true cessation of hostilities. Plans to collect weapons were undermined by external interference.

The source also revealed that Revolutionary Guard presence in Lebanon has declined since the latest war, while small numbers of Syrian fighters and Palestinian militants remain active in the south. Security measures along the eastern border with Syria remain strict.