LONDON: Syrian and Lebanese border authorities on Monday reopened the Qamar Bridge and the Al-Buqaia border crossing for pedestrian traffic, improving mobility between the two countries.
Qamar Bridge, the official name for the crossing in Syria, has remained closed since Israel bombed it in late November 2024, days before the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime.
It is open only to pedestrian traffic after completing the necessary arrangements to ensure smooth movement and safety, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency.
Qamar Bridge is situated in the Homs countryside in western Syria and serves as the only border point for the rugged Wadi Khaled area, which extends into Lebanon’s Akkar governorate.
Since 2024, Israel has bombed several crossings in Syria and Lebanon as it engaged in conflict with Hezbollah, which supported Hamas after the Oct. 7 attacks.
In addition to the Qamar Bridge and the Al-Buqaia, Israel bombed the Arida and Masnaa border crossings between Syria and Lebanon.
