Choucair from Masnaa border crossing: Security measures in place orderly, under control
4/6/2026 7:16:32 PM
Director General of General Security, Major General Hassan Choucair, arrived this afternoon at the Masnaa border crossing, accompanied by his advisor, Brigadier General Amer Al-Mays, where they were received by a number of officers.
Choucair reviewed the security measures in place at the crossing, affirming that they are orderly and under control.
He also emphasized that "the absolute priority is preserving the lives of personnel and equipment at the Masnaa border crossing," stressing that "the crossing is legitimate and cannot be used for arms smuggling."
Choucair explained that "all trucks are subject to thorough inspection procedures," describing the allegations of smuggling as "unfounded claims, especially given the political situation in Syria, which does not permit such activities."
He indicated that "communication is ongoing between the Cabinet and the President with the Egyptian side, and its results are expected within hours as part of efforts to protect the crossing from any targeting," noting that the Syrian authorities are also working in the same direction.
Choucair called on security personnel to "raise their level of readiness and vigilance and to fully coordinate with the army and customs," emphasizing that "protecting personnel and the center remains paramount."
"Contacts are ongoing through the Egyptian initiative, along with international efforts, particularly Egyptian and American, aimed at neutralizing the crossing and reopening it as soon as possible," Choucair confirmed.
Choucair reviewed the security measures in place at the crossing, affirming that they are orderly and under control.
He also emphasized that "the absolute priority is preserving the lives of personnel and equipment at the Masnaa border crossing," stressing that "the crossing is legitimate and cannot be used for arms smuggling."
Choucair explained that "all trucks are subject to thorough inspection procedures," describing the allegations of smuggling as "unfounded claims, especially given the political situation in Syria, which does not permit such activities."
He indicated that "communication is ongoing between the Cabinet and the President with the Egyptian side, and its results are expected within hours as part of efforts to protect the crossing from any targeting," noting that the Syrian authorities are also working in the same direction.
Choucair called on security personnel to "raise their level of readiness and vigilance and to fully coordinate with the army and customs," emphasizing that "protecting personnel and the center remains paramount."
"Contacts are ongoing through the Egyptian initiative, along with international efforts, particularly Egyptian and American, aimed at neutralizing the crossing and reopening it as soon as possible," Choucair confirmed.