Macron says 'diplomatic path exists' in Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that a "diplomatic path exists" in Lebanon, where fears of an all-out war between Hezbollah and Israel spiked after deadly explosions of hand-held devices.

War is "not inevitable" and "nothing, no regional adventure, no private interest, no loyalty to any cause merits triggering a conflict in Lebanon", Macron said in a video to the Lebanese people posted on social media.

“A diplomatic path exists…and this is what France wants to draw for Lebanon with all its partnersFirst of all, escalation is in no one’s interest,” he added. He emphasized that “Lebanon’s integrity, security and sovereignty must be preserved.”