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US Airlines Allowed to Resume Direct Flights to Lebanon, Israel Flights Still Suspended
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By יענקי פרבר
First reported by Srugim · Jul 21, 2026
What happened
President Trump announced US airlines can resume direct flights to Lebanon after meeting its president, while US flights to Israel remain suspended until at least September due to security concerns.
- 01US President Trump authorizes American airlines to fly directly to Lebanon.
- 02Trump praised Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's reform efforts.
- 03No US airlines currently fly directly to Israel due to security issues.
- 04US carriers suspended Israel flights temporarily, with no resumption before September.
- 05Israeli airlines El Al and Arkia currently operate most US-Israel direct flights.
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