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Macron Urges Diplomacy Amid Rising Violence in Lebanon

3/20/2026

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French President Emmanuel Macron called for an immediate halt to strikes on civilian infrastructure and urged diplomacy.
France would not participate in operations to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
European allies, including the United Kingdom and Germany, pledged to ensure safe passage.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar warned Hezbollah's presence in Lebanon obstructs peace.
Violence in Lebanon has displaced at least 1 million people.

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French President Emmanuel Macron called for an immediate halt to strikes on civilian infrastructure and urged diplomacy.
France would not participate in operations to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
European allies, including the United Kingdom and Germany, pledged to ensure safe passage.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar warned Hezbollah's presence in Lebanon obstructs peace.
Violence in Lebanon has displaced at least 1 million people.