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US Lifts 41-Year Ban on Direct Flights to Lebanon
The United States has officially lifted a 41-year ban on direct flights to Lebanon, a decision welcomed by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun as recognition of aviation security improvements. The restrictions, imposed in 1985 after a hijacking, were lifted by a U.S. presidential order.
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What happened
- 01The U.S. has officially ended a 41-year ban on direct flights to Lebanon.
- 02Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed the decision, citing aviation security progress.
- 03The flight restrictions were originally imposed in 1985 following the TWA Flight 847 hijacking.
- 04Former President Donald Trump had previously signaled his intent to lift the ban.
- 05The move coincides with U.S. mediation efforts between Israel and Lebanon regarding Hezbollah.
- 06No specific timeline has been set for the resumption of American airline flights.
This development occurs amid U.S. mediation between Israel and Lebanon on Hezbollah's disarmament.
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