News
Latest News
news bulletin
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Other News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Beirut
28
o
Bekaa
32
o
Keserwan
28
o
Metn
28
o
Mount Lebanon
27
o
North
29
o
South
27
o
Live
Video
Audio
Schedule
shows
العربية
watching now
Live at 3
SUBSCRIBE
Home
Notification
Live
Video
Audio
shows
Beirut
28
o
Bekaa
32
o
Keserwan
28
o
Metn
28
o
Mount Lebanon
27
o
North
29
o
South
27
o
News
Programs
The News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Programs
Series
Movies
Documentaries
Variety
Comedy
Talk Show
News Bulletin
Sports
Breaking News
Latest News
Highlighted News
Most Read
Videos
العربية
Watch the latest programs and the latest developments on your favorite screen
Shows
Join millions of followers
Who We Are
Contact Us
Advertise With Us
Careers
Channel frequencies
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Arida border reopens, offering Syrian families a way home after months of closure
News Bulletin Reports
03-06-2025 | 13:10
High views
Share
Share
2
min
Arida border reopens, offering Syrian families a way home after months of closure
Report by Edmond Sassine, English adaptation by Mariella Succar
The reopening of the Arida border crossing between Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday offered a long-awaited chance for Syrian families to return home, more than six months after Israeli airstrikes forced its closure.
In the dusty strip of land separating the two countries, scenes of reunion and anticipation played out as families gathered on their way back to Syria.
Arida, the second-largest land crossing between Lebanon and Syria, had been closed since November 26 following Israeli strikes on the area. At 7 a.m. Tuesday, traffic resumed—and quickly picked up speed in both directions.
The crossing is a crucial route for Syrians seeking to return home while avoiding lengthy and costly detours. It’s also essential for Lebanese travelers heading between northern Lebanon and Syria’s coastal towns.
The road damaged in the November strikes has been patched with compacted earth, and Syrian authorities have outfitted the crossing with temporary facilities to welcome travelers returning for the Eid holidays.
Passenger halls on the Syrian side saw steady movement, with border officials processing entries and exits throughout the day.
Though the reopening went smoothly overall, at least one woman was unable to complete her journey due to issues with her paperwork.
Reconstruction efforts at the site are ongoing, and the crossing will remain open through the holiday period. Of the three border posts linking northern Lebanon and Syria, Arida is currently the only one in operation.
Lebanon News
News Bulletin Reports
Middle East News
Lebanon
Syria
Arida
Border Crossing
Next
Iran’s FM visits Beirut for talks on reconstruction, disarmament— the details
IMF reviews Lebanon's economic plan: Finance Minister vows no more off-budget spending
Previous
Related Articles
d-none hideMe
0
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Israel reopens Syrian front after rockets hit Golan; US Envoy in Tel Aviv for crisis talks
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Israel reopens Syrian front after rockets hit Golan; US Envoy in Tel Aviv for crisis talks
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-05
Israeli airstrikes target outskirts of Janta near Syrian border
Lebanon News
2025-05-05
Israeli airstrikes target outskirts of Janta near Syrian border
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-08
French Ambassador hands FM Rajji border archive to aid in Syrian border demarcation
Lebanon News
2025-05-08
French Ambassador hands FM Rajji border archive to aid in Syrian border demarcation
0
Lebanon News
12:39
Jeita Grotto to reopen in coming weeks after six-month closure
Lebanon News
12:39
Jeita Grotto to reopen in coming weeks after six-month closure
Recommended For You
d-none hideMe
0
News Bulletin Reports
13:15
Overcrowded and overlooked: Lebanon's prisons at breaking point
News Bulletin Reports
13:15
Overcrowded and overlooked: Lebanon's prisons at breaking point
0
News Bulletin Reports
13:10
Price concerns and mixed reactions: Will Lebanon's fuel tax lead to a new wave of inflation?
News Bulletin Reports
13:10
Price concerns and mixed reactions: Will Lebanon's fuel tax lead to a new wave of inflation?
0
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Israel reopens Syrian front after rockets hit Golan; US Envoy in Tel Aviv for crisis talks
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Israel reopens Syrian front after rockets hit Golan; US Envoy in Tel Aviv for crisis talks
0
News Bulletin Reports
12:48
Inclusive plan: Former Minister Ali Hamie tapped to advise on Lebanon's reconstruction strategy
News Bulletin Reports
12:48
Inclusive plan: Former Minister Ali Hamie tapped to advise on Lebanon's reconstruction strategy
Subscribe to our VOD
SUBSCRIBE
Our visitors readings
d-none hideMe
0
Lebanon Economy
2025-04-28
Lebanon Bank Association chief stresses need for realistic recovery plan to protect depositors and revive sector
Lebanon Economy
2025-04-28
Lebanon Bank Association chief stresses need for realistic recovery plan to protect depositors and revive sector
0
News Bulletin Reports
2025-05-02
Lebanon eyes recovery driven by reforms with $934M in preliminary funding
News Bulletin Reports
2025-05-02
Lebanon eyes recovery driven by reforms with $934M in preliminary funding
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-25
Israel's ambassador to US says Syria, Lebanon could normalize ties before Saudi Arabia
Lebanon News
2025-05-25
Israel's ambassador to US says Syria, Lebanon could normalize ties before Saudi Arabia
0
Lebanon News
2025-06-02
On the 20th anniversary of Samir Kassir’s assassination, PM Salam honors his legacy
Lebanon News
2025-06-02
On the 20th anniversary of Samir Kassir’s assassination, PM Salam honors his legacy
Videos
d-none hideMe
0
Lebanon News
2025-06-04
Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties
Lebanon News
2025-06-04
Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-19
President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels
Lebanon News
2025-05-19
President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-15
LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future
Lebanon News
2025-05-15
LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers
0
News Bulletin Reports
2025-05-09
EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview
News Bulletin Reports
2025-05-09
EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview
0
Lebanon News
2025-04-23
US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads
Lebanon News
2025-04-23
US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads
0
Lebanon News
2025-04-08
Morgan Ortagus urges Lebanon to pass banking reforms to restore financial trust
Lebanon News
2025-04-08
Morgan Ortagus urges Lebanon to pass banking reforms to restore financial trust
0
Lebanon News
2025-04-06
LBCI Exclusive: US envoy Morgan Ortagus reveals US vision for Lebanon’s stability and disarmament – full interview transcript
Lebanon News
2025-04-06
LBCI Exclusive: US envoy Morgan Ortagus reveals US vision for Lebanon’s stability and disarmament – full interview transcript
Most read
d-none hideMe
24 hours
7 days
Month
1
Lebanon News
13:53
UN appoints Major General Diodato Abagnara as new UNIFIL commander in Lebanon
Lebanon News
13:53
UN appoints Major General Diodato Abagnara as new UNIFIL commander in Lebanon
2
Lebanon News
09:33
MP Mohammad Raad says Hezbollah opens to cooperation after meeting with PM Nawaf Salam
Lebanon News
09:33
MP Mohammad Raad says Hezbollah opens to cooperation after meeting with PM Nawaf Salam
3
News Bulletin Reports
13:10
Price concerns and mixed reactions: Will Lebanon's fuel tax lead to a new wave of inflation?
News Bulletin Reports
13:10
Price concerns and mixed reactions: Will Lebanon's fuel tax lead to a new wave of inflation?
4
News Bulletin Reports
12:48
Inclusive plan: Former Minister Ali Hamie tapped to advise on Lebanon's reconstruction strategy
News Bulletin Reports
12:48
Inclusive plan: Former Minister Ali Hamie tapped to advise on Lebanon's reconstruction strategy
5
News Bulletin Reports
13:15
Overcrowded and overlooked: Lebanon's prisons at breaking point
News Bulletin Reports
13:15
Overcrowded and overlooked: Lebanon's prisons at breaking point
6
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Israel reopens Syrian front after rockets hit Golan; US Envoy in Tel Aviv for crisis talks
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Israel reopens Syrian front after rockets hit Golan; US Envoy in Tel Aviv for crisis talks
7
Lebanon News
11:49
Israel violates Lebanese waters, seizes fishing vessel
Lebanon News
11:49
Israel violates Lebanese waters, seizes fishing vessel
8
Lebanon News
03:59
Israeli strike targets vehicle near a school in South Lebanon's Borj Qalaouiye
Lebanon News
03:59
Israeli strike targets vehicle near a school in South Lebanon's Borj Qalaouiye
Download now the LBCI mobile app
To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world
Google Play
App Store
We use
cookies
We use
cookies
to make
your experience on this
website better.
Accept
Learn More