U.S. Envoy Optimistic About Preventing Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein expressed optimism on Wednesday regarding the possibility of averting a war between Israel and Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah.

During a news conference following his meeting with Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a key ally of Hezbollah, Hochstein addressed questions about the potential for conflict.

'I hope so, I believe so,' Hochstein replied when asked if a war could be avoided, signaling his confidence in preventing hostilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)