Syria reopens Jdeidet Yabous crossing and restores civil airspace

Key developments

The Syrian General Authority for Land and Sea Ports and Customs announced the reopening of the Jdeidet Yabous border crossing with Lebanon on April 9 after a temporary suspension that began April 5. The authority said the crossing will operate 24/7 for civilian travel under legal frameworks and urged travelers to follow administrative instructions. The closure followed Israeli warnings to evacuate the nearby al‑Masnaa area and the M30 road amid accusations that Hezbollah was using crossings for military purposes; Syrian officials reiterated the crossing is designated for civilian use and said no armed groups are present.

Separately, Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said it reopened all previously closed air corridors and resumed regular flights through Syrian airspace following technical assessments and coordination with regional and international bodies. Damascus International Airport resumed operations after midnight with the first flight to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen, part of a phased return of services after earlier partial reopenings (notably Aleppo) and temporary closures tied to recent regional tensions and a reported two‑week U.S.–Iran ceasefire. as reported by Enab Baladi

This story has also been reported by: The Syrian Observer