Syria reopens the Jdeidah Yabous port with Lebanon starting today
On Thursday morning, April 9, 2026, Syria reopened the Jdeida Yabous border crossing with Lebanon, five days after it suspended its work as a precautionary measure against the backdrop of Israeli threats to target it last year.
The General Authority for Ports and Customs announced in a statement published on its official IDs that the transit movement has resumed normally, stressing that the port will operate 24 hours a day in accordance with the approved civil and legal procedures, with additional regulatory arrangements taken to ensure the safety of passengers and the smooth movement of entry and exit.
The Authority called on travelers to adhere to the instructions issued by the port management in a way that contributes to facilitating procedures and smooth functioning.
Alternative Jussiya Crossing During Closure
During the days when the Jdeidat Yabous crossing was closed, the Syrian and Lebanese authorities adopted the Jussiya-al-Qaa crossing as an alternative route for movement between the two countries.
The Josieh crossing is one of the least congested border crossings compared to Jdeidat Yabous – Masna, but it has played an important role in securing the necessary crossing, especially for emergencies and urgent shipments.
During this period, the crossing witnessed a temporary increase in the movement of passengers and cargo, with security and logistical measures strengthened to accommodate the additional pressure.
Lebanon reopens factory crossing
In the same context, Lebanon announced the reopening of the Masnaa border crossing with Syria starting on Wednesday evening, after it was closed last Saturday against the backdrop of Israeli threats to target it.
The Lebanese Presidency of the Council of Ministers, according to the National News Agency, said that the crossing will be reopened starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, with strict measures applied to ensure the safety of the movement of passengers and goods, in addition to new equipment aimed at preventing smuggling operations and strengthening control.
Cross-border tunnel network
In addition to the official crossings and ports, there are many illegal crossings between Syria and Lebanon, in addition to tunnels that have been dug during the past years, where the Ministry of Defense recently announced the discovery of a network of cross-border tunnels linking Syria and Lebanon, specifically in the western countryside of Homs, and the discoveries were concentrated near the village of Hosh al-Sayed Ali and in the Qusayr area in the countryside of Homs, which are rugged areas adjacent to the Lebanese border.
The Ministry of Defense stated at the time that two tunnels were discovered within 24 hours, while later reports documented the existence of at least 5 tunnels in the area, where field commanders and official Syrian sources said that these tunnels were being used by Hezbollah for the smuggling of weapons, ammunition, and drugs (such as Captagon), in addition to facilitating the movement of militants away from control.
Some of the tunnels were described as equipped with electrical connections and ventilation systems, and some started from the basements of residential houses through concrete steps leading to narrow and dark underground passageways.