Etzion DCL, Nabi Yunis, Nuaman, Tue 23.6.09, Afternoon

Place:

Etzion DCO

Nuaman (Mazmuria)

Nabi Yunis

Observers:

Yael L.-J. (reporting). Avital F. (driving).

Jun-23-2009

Afternoon

We decided just to observe some checkpoints as the second observer could not make it because of sickness.

A big part of roaod no.60 is under construction. So it took us more time than usual to reach our goals. .

Etzion DCL: when we were arriving only 2 Palaestinians were waiting for magnetic cards.. After 15 pm they were called up. One was sent home with the order of coming back tomorrow and the other was questionned for a while.

Nabi Yunis: at the coffeeshop we met a taxidriver who was telling us that each morning during the rush hour soldiers were sending him away from the checkpoint Beit Ummar. He is forbidden any parking at the road and taking passengers. I gave him Sylvia's telephone number.

Maz Moriah: there was nobody crossing the checkpoint and the soldiers looked bored.

16:45 pm, Bethlehem - checkpoint 300: four counters were open. At 17:00 pm more Palestinians were coming.. The clearance was fast.

Location Description

Nuaman (Masmuria)

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situated on the Wall route as part of "Jerusalem Envelope," in its southeastern stretch, east of Zur Baher, Um Tuba and the small Nuaman Village, on Beit Sahur road, the checkpoint will serve as the main crossing for commercial goods from the southern West Bank to Jerusalem.

Nabi Yunis

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A meeting place at the junction of Route 60 and the road leading to the eastern entrance to Hebron.

Etzion DCO

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serves residents of Bethlehem and surrounding villages who need magnetic cards, work permits for Israel, permits for one-time entry for religious or health reasons, various police permits, etc.