Hochstein pitches fresh proposal to Israeli officials, reports say

U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein arrived in Israel on Friday, with potential plans to travel to Beirut to address the escalating tensions on the Lebanon border, sources reported to al-Akhbar newspaper on Saturday.

During his visit, Hochstein presented a new proposal aimed at de-escalating the recent intensification of conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah, in a discussion with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Sources also indicated to al-Akhbar that Hochstein is working to reestablish the rules of engagement, amidst American perspectives that peace in Lebanon will not materialize without a significant agreement that includes Gaza.