Hochstein reportedly conveys 'positive' indications to Berri

U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein resumed communication with Ain el-Tineh upon his arrival in Washington from Israel, conveying a "positive atmosphere," NBN television, which is affiliated with Speaker Nabih Berri, reported.

"Steps have been completed and progress has been made toward the agreement, but things are about their conclusions," NBN added.

"The agreement is limited to Resolution 1701's implementation and the executive mechanisms have been expanded to add the U.S. and France to the Tripartite committee," the TV network said.

Al-Jadeed TV meanwhile said that Berri's aide Ali Hamdan had communicated with the U.S. embassy following Hochstein's meetings in Tel Aviv and that "positive indications" were relayed to Ain el-Tineh.