Eyal Crossing, Wed 17.6.09, Morning
The Checkpoint opened at 04:05.
We arrived at 04:20.
Meki reported that the checkpoint opened on time. The line is organized and quiet. 51 go in within one minute and another 206 go in within six minutes.
There is a new kiosk outside on the Israeli side.
4 inspection positions are open and for the first time we see women soldiers at the crossing.
05:45 - A soldier enters the magnometer checkpoint but the magnometer beeps and the line moves on.
An electrician earns NIS 300 per day. An unskilled worker earns NIS 150-200 per day.
We hear more and more testimonies about employers taking advantage of workers. Meki has provided the telephone to Kav LaOved: 052-5903263 - where a woman named Salwa is responsible for organization.
My mother asks where the toilets are. The soldiers will no doubt let us use them. I suggest she try her luck and she decides not to try.
We left at 5:50.