Beirut demands Israeli withdrawal before Rome talks on July 15-16; official says US-backed pilot zones to place Lebanese army in control within days.

Lebanon demands Israel’s withdrawal from two “pilot zones” in the south before participating in the next round of direct negotiations in Rome next week, a

Lebanon has asked Israel to withdraw from two 'pilot zones' in the south of the country as a condition for participating in a new round of talks scheduled in Rome on July 15 and…