Hezbollah Speech Postponed Amid Peace Talks

The head of Lebanon's Hezbollah, Naim Qassem, has postponed a planned speech originally scheduled for Tuesday. This move follows U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein's optimistic comments about a potential resolution to the conflict involving Hezbollah and Israel.

The planned speech by Naim Qassem, head of Lebanon's Hezbollah, has been postponed. Hezbollah's media office announced the change, citing a later, unspecified date for the address.

The speech postponement came shortly after remarks by U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein. In his comments, Hochstein expressed optimism about a 'real opportunity' to resolve the ongoing conflict involving the Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel.

The potential for progress in peace talks between the two sides appears to have influenced Qassem's decision to delay his address, signaling a possible shift in the longstanding tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)