Syria and Jordan Reopen Border Crossing After Strikes

Syria and Jordan reopened the Nasib-Jaber border crossing on Wednesday, restoring passenger and commercial traffic after a temporary closure prompted by Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria. The reopening followed an agreement by the two governments to establish a security committee to examine the strikes’ aftermath and improve coordination. The crossing had been closed after the Jordanian military carried out airstrikes on Monday evening at locations in southern Syria. Syrian authorities suspended passenger travel and trade in both directions, citing developments on the ground in Daraa province. Traffic resumed Wednesday, according to Syrian reporting. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi agreed to form the committee during a phone call. The governments said security authorities would coordinate on counterterrorism and cross-border weapons and drug smuggling. The committee is also expected to examine the impact of the strikes and develop field and intelligence coordination. Jordan said the operation targeted Islamic State or other militant sites and was intended to counter threats to Jordanian security. Its military said the...