US authorizes resumption of direct flights to Lebanon after 41-year suspension

The US has authorized the resumption of direct flights to Lebanon after a 41-year suspension, following high-level diplomatic engagements between US, Lebanese, and Israeli officials. This development coincides with a pilot Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanese villages and the Lebanese Army's subsequent deployment, indicating a potential, albeit fragile, de-escalation framework. However, Israeli military operations against Hezbollah persist in southern Lebanon, and the conditions for Hezbollah's disarmament remain complex and uncertain.