The General Authority of Ports and Customs in the Syrian Arab Republic confirmed that the Jdeidet Yabus border crossing is designated exclusively for the crossing of civilians, and is not used for any military purposes, stressing that there are no armed groups or militias there, and that it is not allowed to be used for any activity outside the civil and legal frameworks. In light of the circulating warning, and in order to ensure the safety of travelers, the authority announced the temporary suspension of transit traffic through the port until any potential risks have disappeared, and the resumption of work will be announced as soon as the situation is confirmed to be stable.