Israel halts the talks with Lebanon by refusing to withdraw from the 'pilot areas'.

Israel halts the talks with Lebanon by refusing to withdraw from the 'pilot areas'.

US-hosted talks in Tampa ended without a breakthrough, with Israel refusing to withdraw from "pilot areas" for the Lebanese army to take command. Lebanon insists on reciprocal measures and a timetable for withdrawal. The Israeli attacks have killed over 4,300 Lebanese and displaced a million since February. Hezbollah, which was excluded from the talks, says it will not disarm as long as Israel continues to pose a threat.