Trump And Lebanon Flights
Trump meets Lebanon's president and pushes to restore direct flights and reduce tensions.
July 21, 2026 · Updated Jul 21, 5:35pm ET
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ABC NewsTrump says direct US-Lebanon flights could resume for first time in more than 40 years
FOX NewsTrump orders US airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon after White House meeting with president
FortuneTrump says 'we're gonna help' Lebanon as he moves to restore direct flights after four-decade hiatus
Washington TimesTrump promises U.S. help for Lebanon during a White House meeting with its president
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New York PostTrump says Israel has begun withdrawing from Lebanon: ‘The world will take notice’
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What happened
President Donald Trump said on July 21 he would direct his administration to allow U.S. airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon, ending a suspension imposed more than 40 years ago after the hijacking of TWA Flight 847. The announcement followed Trump’s White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun
Joseph AounPresident of the Republic of Lebanon since 2025, who was concluding a four-day Washington visit. Aoun sought U.S. support for long-term calm after months of Israel-Hezbollah fighting and for Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Trump also said Israel had begun withdrawing, while the leaders discussed Hezbollah’s disarmament.
