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Trump pledges aid to Lebanon, restores direct flights after 40-year hiatus

President Donald Trump met with Lebanese leader Joseph Aoun to discuss restoring direct flights between the U.S. and Lebanon after a 40-year suspension. Trump pledged significant aid to Lebanon and announced the resumption of direct flights, a move aimed at fostering peace and stability. The discussions also touched upon a framework agreement for Israeli troop withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament, though implementation details remain unclear. AI

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Trump pledges aid to Lebanon, restores direct flights after 40-year hiatus

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Kareem Chehayeb, Will Weissert ·

    Trump says ‘we’re gonna help’ Lebanon as he moves to restore direct flights after four-decade hiatus

    The administration will allow U.S. carriers to resume service to Lebanon, ending a ban that has been in place since 1985.