Middle East War: Donald Trump Vows to "Greatly Help" Lebanon, Meets Army Chief Aoun
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- Donald Trump announced he would "greatly help" Lebanon during a meeting with its army chief, General Joseph Aoun.
- The U.S. president also declared the resumption of direct commercial flights between the U.S. and Lebanon, suspended for over 40 years.
- Trump encouraged Americans to visit Lebanon, calling it a "magnificent country."
President Donald Trump pledged significant assistance to Lebanon during a meeting with Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Joseph Aoun. Trump stated on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he intended to "greatly help" the country.
In a move aimed at fostering ties and encouraging tourism, Trump also announced the restoration of direct commercial flights between the United States and Lebanon. These flights had been suspended for more than four decades. The president extended an invitation to Americans, urging them to visit what he described as a "magnificent country."
I will help Lebanon greatly.
The meeting and subsequent announcements signal a renewed focus on U.S.-Lebanon relations, particularly in the context of regional stability and economic engagement. The resumption of flights is expected to boost tourism and strengthen people-to-people connections between the two nations.
Visit this magnificent country.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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