Abu Dis, Cliff Hotel, Sawahira ash Sharkiya, Sheikh Saed
Sheikh Saed
Children crossing cheerfully; adult crossing is quick. Four are sent back -- they waited until 7:00 then left.
Sawaharrah A-Sharkiya
While we were in Sheikh Saed one of the adults mentioned that there are many problems in Sawaharrah A-Sharkiya -- waiting time for pupils is long and transportations are delayed. We drove there to find out more. When we arrived, many children were already waiting for transportation. A trickle was crossing through inspection and, in reply to our inquiries, said there were no problems today.
This is a god-forsaken checkpoint rarely visited by our shifts. It's possible that without invigilation the soldiers fall back into their "games".
Cliff Hotel
Still in ruins. According to Maan press agency, construction of a surrounding wall began the day before yesterday.
No "Pishpash"
Locked. Desolate.
It was interesting to see the place through the eyes of the two young visiting journalists.