The Lebanese troops encountered no problems in the operation.
Lebanese troops have responded by firing at the Israeli jets with obsolete anti-aircraft weapons.
Lebanese troops then killed one of the attackers.
He is seeking military assistance to strengthen the 15,000 regular Lebanese troops under his command.
Fighting between Lebanese troops and unidentified armed men took place in Beirut, Lebanon.
The military discussions involved the military hardware and training those Lebanese troops need.
Lebanese troops and the police force have increased patrols to insure peace during the festivities.
That move, he said, will "start the process" of Israeli withdrawal and replacement by Lebanese troops.
The thousands of Lebanese and international troops who will be inserted between the combatants should provide at least an interval of calm.
He was addressing a delegation that had traveled from the south to thank him for deploying regular Lebanese troops in their area.
