A US source told Al Arabiya that the main point of contention in the Lebanon-Israel negotiations is the mechanism for initiating the withdrawal
- Israel is adhering to the "step-for-step" principle with Lebanon.
- Israel is demanding that the Lebanese army be stationed in "Ali al-Taher" before withdrawing.
- Israel is requesting to inspect the tunnels of Ali al-Taher and ensure they are free of Hezbollah members.
- Israel is asking the Lebanese army to prove its ability to dismantle Hezbollah's infrastructure.