Brief
Syria reopens Nassib border crossing with Jordan after diplomatic talks
Senior Syrian customs official Mazen Alloush said the border post resumed operations after high‑level talks between the two governments.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Syria officially reopened its primary international border crossing with Jordan on Wednesday, restoring passenger transit and commercial shipping at the Nassib‑Jaber post, senior Syrian customs official Mazen Alloush told dailytimes.com.pk.
What happened
The Nassib crossing had been shut after Jordanian military forces carried out retaliatory airstrikes in southern Syria. The strikes were launched in response to a gun attack on a Greek Orthodox church service in Jordan’s Karak governorate that killed nine people. Jordanian government spokesman Mohammad al‑Momani said the airstrikes destroyed a weapons depot and killed more than twenty extremist fighters, while Syrian civil‑defence officials reported seven civilian deaths, including three children.
What the reports add
The article notes that Jordanian security services arrested three suspects linked to the Karak church attack; the suspects were injured during a shootout with police. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi held talks with his Syrian counterpart, resulting in an agreement to form a joint security committee for future counter‑terrorism coordination and intelligence sharing.
What was said
Al‑Momani expressed regret over civilian casualties but emphasized Jordan’s commitment to national security. King Abdullah II reiterated a zero‑tolerance stance toward violent extremism. Both leaders highlighted the need to prevent militant groups from exploiting border areas.
How it came about
Diplomatic engagement between the foreign ministries of Syria and Jordan quickly de‑escalated tensions after the airstrikes, leading to the immediate restoration of cross‑border transport and trade between Damascus and Amman.
Key facts
- Syria reopened the Nassib-Jaber border crossing on 2026-10-28. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Jordanian airstrikes were retaliation for a church shooting in Karak that killed nine. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Seven Syrian civilians, including three children, were reported killed in the airstrikes. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Jordan and Syria agreed to form a joint security committee for future coordination. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Three suspects linked to the Karak attack were arrested after a shootout with police. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Syria reopens Jordan border crossing following diplomatic resolution”
