US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein met with French officials in Paris to discuss defusing the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah along the Lebanese-Israeli border. Efforts are being made to prevent a full-scale war, with concerns over Hezbollah's actions and potential developments in the region. Hochstein's discussions also touched on the Lebanese presidency issue, with suggestions that Hezbollah may delay settling it until after the conflict. The US and France aim to coordinate closely to address the cross-border conflicts and prevent further escalation, emphasizing diplomatic solutions over military actions.