AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLebanon-US ties & travel: President Donald Trump says the US will allow direct flights to Lebanon again after a 40-plus year ban, following a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who pushed for calm after months of Israel–Hezbollah fighting. Southern Lebanon security: Israel withdraws from parts of southern Lebanese towns under a US-mediated ceasefire, while “pilot zones” are set up for the Lebanese army to take over areas as Hezbollah’s presence is reduced. State authority & risk of friction: Aoun reiterates that Lebanon’s stability depends on strengthening the Lebanese Armed Forces and consolidating arms under state control, as both sides warn that coordination failures near the pilot zones could spark incidents. Clean energy push: Kuwait Fund and UNDP sign a $3m grant for solar systems and energy-efficiency upgrades at Lebanese public institutions to cut diesel use, costs, and emissions. Regional escalation pressure: The US issues worldwide travel cautions amid US-Iran tensions, and aviation disruptions spread as airlines suspend or delay Middle East routes, raising costs for travelers.
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