سورية تعيد فتح معبر حدودي مع الأردن

The Syrian authorities reopened the Nasib border crossing with Jordan today (Wednesday), after closing it following Jordanian airstrikes that resulted in the deaths of seven people in southern Syria, including a woman and three children, according to what was announced by Damascus.

The decision to reopen the crossing, known as the Jaber crossing from the Jordanian side, came after a phone call made by Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi with his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaybani last night (Tuesday), during which both sides confirmed their commitment to overcoming the repercussions of recent events and preventing them from affecting relations between the two countries.

Safadi confirmed, according to a joint statement, Jordan's full respect for Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security, expressing deep regret and sorrow over the loss of innocent civilian lives. The two ministers agreed to form a joint security committee to investigate the circumstances of the recent operations, monitor their repercussions, and develop mechanisms for field and intelligence coordination to confront terrorist threats.

Syrian authorities had closed the Nasib crossing on (Tuesday) following Jordanian airstrikes that targeted a village in the Sweida governorate and three villages in the Daraa governorate, according to the Syrian Civil Defense. The strikes resulted in the deaths of seven people, including a woman and three children. The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned the airstrikes, describing them as an unacceptable violation and breach of Syrian airspace without any prior coordination, considering them a breach of the principles of good neighborliness and national sovereignty.

In contrast, Jordan confirmed that the strikes were carried out in coordination with Damascus. Jordanian Minister of Government Communication and government spokesperson Mohammad al-Momani stated that the bombing targeted sites of the ISIS organization, explaining that Amman acted after losing patience regarding the activities of terrorist organizations and the threat they pose to its national security.