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, Wed 27.6.12, Morning

Date: 27/06/2012 ,Morning

Observers: Ronny P., Marsha L.

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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Translator: Charles K.

We arrived at Qalandiya at 5 AM, as usual; it was almost empty. We’d been told that recently all five gates have opened at 05:00, so that people arriving early cross quickly.

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The rest of the workers who came at 06:00 found the entrances were congested. About 3,000 people crossed between 06:00 and 08:00. The lines were long and moved very slowly. Rony assisted many people through the humanitarian gate quickly and efficiently, particularly an old woman whose two daughters helped her walk and women with infants. Had we not been there, no one would have assisted those needing help.

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