Hochstein's Visit to Israel and Lebanon

Political and diplomatic sources that have been in contact in recent hours with some members of the Lebanese parliamentary delegation currently in Washington told "Al-Joumhouria" that Hochstein will tour the region and will be in Tel Aviv between Monday and Tuesday next week. If his visit yields positive results regarding the points of discussion, he may visit Beirut on Wednesday or Thursday. Additionally, French diplomatic sources informed "Al-Joumhouria" that the new French Foreign Minister, Stéphane Séjourné, will visit Lebanon at the beginning of next week as part of a regional tour that includes several capitals in the area. He is expected to be in Beirut between Monday evening and Tuesday morning, as the schedule may be affected by his tour, with the possibility of having to extend his visit to some key capitals.