Why have direct flights between the US and Lebanon been banned?

Donald Trump has announced the resumption of direct flights between Lebanon and the United States after a 40-year hiatus, a change stemming from the controversial history of TWA Flight 847, which was hijacked in 1985. The ban on flights was originally implemented due to security concerns related to the ongoing tensions in the region. The decision to lift the ban marks a significant step in U.S.-Lebanon relations.

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