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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Bethlehem (300), Tue 27.3.12, Morning

Date: 27/03/2012 ,Morning

Observers: D, R, (both reporting)

Bethlehem (300)

close to (“Jerusalem Envelope”) Wall in north Bethlehem, cutting West Bank off from East Jerusalem. This checkpoint which is the only entrance to Israel for residents of southern West Bank, Hebron and satellites, has a sophisticated terminal.

Click here to watch a video taken at Bethlehem checkpoint.

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Bethlehem - 6:45 am: four checking stations open. About 15 to 20 people in each line. They all work very fast. People report to us that while for two weeks it has been very slow, today is a "good" day. The Humanitarian line is open. By 7:30 all have passed. A group of people from Sweden come through. After 30 minutes they return. They are tourists visiting in Bethlehem. One of them had been here as an Ecumenical Accompanist, and he decided to take them through the CP.