Since 2001 we have observed dozens of army checkpoints on paved and unpaved roads in the West Bank, the Jordan Valley and along the Separation Fence; Civil Administration offices which grant permits to Palestinians; and military courts trying Palestinian prisoners. We stand at the checkpoints observing the behavior of soldiers and Palestinians without interfering, intervening only when soldiers behave offensively to Palestinians. Then we try to speak to the soldiers themselves or telephone...

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Qalandiya, Mon 21.5.12, Morning

Date: 21/05/2012 ,Morning

Observers: Chana S., Judy O., (reporting), translator: Osnat R

Qalandiya

three kilometers south of Ramallah, in the heart of Palestinian population. Integrates into "Jerusalem Envelope" as part of Wall that separates between northern suburbs that were annexed to Jerusalem in 1967: Kafr Aqab, Semiramis and Qalandiya, and the villages of Ar-Ram and Bir Nabala, also north of Jerusalem, and the city itself. Some residents of Kafr Aqab, Semiramis and Qalandiya have Jerusalem ID cards.

A terminal operated by Israel Police has functioned since early 2006. As of August 2006, northbound pedestrians are not checked. Southbound Palestinians must carry Jerusalem IDs; holders of Palestinian Authority IDs cannot pass without special permits. Vehicular traffic from Ramallah to other West Bank areas runs to the north of Qalandiya.

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Close description

Arrived 05:45.
Long queues. Only 3 gates open as usual at this time. People waiting quietly.
Policeman who is not prepared to talk to us.
We ring matak several times to express the absurdity of two gates not functioning. At 06:00 humanitarian gate still closed.
06:15. Change of guard.
The policeman, though aggressive, turns out to be efficient. The other two gates are opened and people are let in at a consistent rate. Humanitarian gate opens. The policeman is very attentive to the situation and things move at a good pace. We leave at 07:30

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Keywords

Qalandiya

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