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Interior Ministry allows land travel to Syria without prior permits

Vehicles are seen in this undated photo on the Jaber border crossing with Syria (Al Mamlaka TV photo)
Vehicles are seen in this undated photo on the Jaber border crossing with Syria (Al Mamlaka TV photo)
By JT | 16:13 May 25, 2025 |
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AMMAN — The Interior Ministry has allowed Jordanians to travel overland to Syria through the Jaber border crossing without a prior approval, provided there are no security - related restrictions.

According to a document from the ministry seen by the government - owned Al Mamlaka TV, land travel to Syria is now allowed but has to be only via public transportation, not private vehicles.

Interior Minister Mazen Faraya had ordered the closure of the Jaber border crossing, opposite the Syrian Nasib crossing, on December 6, 2024, due to the security situation in southern Syria.

On March 23, the Ministry of Interior, in coordination with relevant authorities, decided to resume 24-hour operations at the crossing.

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