At a Glance

• Syria has suspended all passenger and commercial traffic in both directions at the Nasib border crossing with Jordan.

• The closure was announced amid developments in Daraa province in southern Syria.

• Syrian authorities reported eight civilian deaths in Jordanian airstrikes, including women and children.

• Jordan said its strikes targeted what it described as terrorist groups linked to a deadly attack on a church the previous week.

Syria has temporarily closed the Nasib border crossing with Jordan to all passenger and commercial traffic, citing security developments in Daraa province after Syrian authorities reported eight civilian deaths in Jordanian airstrikes.

Key Statements and Focus Areas

Syria Announces Border Closure

The Syrian General Authority for Land and Sea Ports and Customs announced that the Nasib crossing would be closed on Tuesday, suspending movement in both directions.

The authority said the decision was taken:

“In view of the current circumstances and to ensure the safety of travelers and personnel at the crossing.”

The closure applies to both passenger and commercial traffic.

Civilian Casualties Reported in Daraa

Syria’s state news agency, SANA, quoted a health official in Daraa province as saying that eight civilians, including women and children, were killed in Jordanian airstrikes targeting several locations in the province.

The Syrian government said the operation had not been coordinated with Damascus in advance.

Jordan’s Stated Justification

The Jordanian military said the strikes targeted what it described as “terrorist organizations” in southern Syria, in response to a deadly attack on a church the previous week.

The claims about the targets and the circumstances of the strikes were attributed to the respective Syrian and Jordanian authorities.

Damascus Calls for Coordination

The Syrian government said relevant authorities had opened investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the strikes.

It also said communication channels with Jordan were open to discuss the situation and stressed the importance of joint field and security coordination in border areas, while safeguarding Syria’s sovereignty and the security of both countries.

Syria has suspended all passenger and commercial movement through the Nasib border crossing with Jordan, following airstrikes by the Jordanian military in Daraa province that Syrian authorities say killed eight civilians.

The Syrian General Authority for Land and Sea Ports and Customs announced the closure overnight from Monday into Tuesday, saying the decision was prompted by current conditions and developments on the ground in Daraa. The suspension applies in both directions and was presented as a measure to protect travelers and crossing personnel.

The closure followed reports from Syrian authorities that eight civilians, including women and children, had been killed in Jordanian airstrikes on several locations in the province. SANA quoted a local health official as confirming the reported casualties.

Jordan’s military said the strikes targeted groups it described as terrorist organizations linked to a deadly attack on a church the previous week. The Syrian government, however, said the operation had not been coordinated with Damascus beforehand.

In a statement, the Syrian government said it was investigating the circumstances of the strikes and had opened communication channels with Jordan to discuss the incident. Damascus called for greater joint security and field coordination on border-related actions, emphasizing the need to protect Syrian sovereignty and preserve stability in both countries.

The temporary closure places cross-border passenger and commercial movement on hold as the two governments address the security situation. The supplied report did not specify when the crossing would reopen.

FYI

The Nasib crossing is a key land link between Syria and Jordan, serving passenger travel and commercial transport. Its closure highlights how security incidents in southern Syria can affect cross-border movement and trade. The accounts of the airstrikes differ in emphasis: Jordan describes them as targeting terrorist groups, while Syrian authorities report civilian casualties and say there was no prior coordination. Further details from the investigations and bilateral discussions may clarify the circumstances of the operation and the duration of the closure.

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