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Trump to Reopen Lebanon Flights, Rubio Calls for Hezbollah Disarmament

7/22/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump pledged “a lot” of help and will authorize airline flights to Lebanon, suspended for 40 years, after meeting President Joseph Aoun on July 21, 2026.
Lebanese army entered Zawtar al-Gharbiya’s pilot zone on July 21, 2026, as Israeli forces fired and IDF reported no injuries.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after meeting President Joseph Aoun on July 19 that Lebanon cannot achieve peace while Hezbollah remains armed.

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U.S. President Donald Trump pledged “a lot” of help and will authorize airline flights to Lebanon, suspended for 40 years, after meeting President Joseph Aoun on July 21, 2026.
Lebanese army entered Zawtar al-Gharbiya’s pilot zone on July 21, 2026, as Israeli forces fired and IDF reported no injuries.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after meeting President Joseph Aoun on July 19 that Lebanon cannot achieve peace while Hezbollah remains armed.