US envoy Hochstein reports positive progress in Lebanon-"Israel" talks

US Special Envoy, Amos Hochstein, described his recent meeting with Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri as a significant step forward in ongoing negotiations between Lebanon and "Israel."

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Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Hochstein confirmed that he would be traveling to "Israel" next, with hopes of reaching a final agreement.

However, he kept the details of the discussions under wraps, stating, "I will not speak publicly about the points or outcomes of the negotiations, but I can confidently say that we have made positive progress."

While declining to provide specifics, Hochstein characterized the atmosphere as positive and reiterated that the US administration would continue collaborating with Lebanon and "Israel" to address outstanding issues and foster mutual progress.