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Oct-22-2002
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Physical changes:We have noticed that some of the cement blocks were moved to allow an easy and quick passage for army vehicle. We asked the soldier whether this is also suitable for Ambulances - the answer is No.A temporary barbed wire was put between the upper ally and the field (on the left side of the machsom). Palestinians who used to cross this field were halted by the wire.Toward 7:30 an extra car machsom was deployed in front of the gas station - according to the soldiers this will create a larger clear area to facilitate their work. We noticed a larger group of Border Police this morning - around 10 soldiers with 2 jeeps. All were very strict with the passers and only very few could pass without control. One of the commanders was ready to answer our questions and to explain the army standpoints. He was also polite with the people. 5 school teenaged girls were stopped for not having Kushan -- a special permit. Apparently school kids under acertain age carry a specific certificate. We found out that those girls either lost it or forgot it at home - we could not help and they were sent home.A pregnant woman who did not have a tasrir could not pass to the hospital.A number of teachers were also stopped not having a specific permit signed by the authorities. As we understood the regulations concerning school staff, there are constant changes in regulations and we feel that this need to be checked and clarify. The soldiers claim that teachers who do not have a permit by now (2 months after the beginning of the year) might have a problem with the legal authorities. Tthe teachers claims that they are waiting for their permits and it takes over 2 weeks to get them. One student from El-Kuds University at Abu Dis campus tried to cross to attend a lesson at the Jerusalem campus - again he did not have the specific permit which assures his status. During the rush hours - 6:30-7:30 - the soldiers were deployed in several points to control the influx of people effectively - they were calling back some of the Palestinians who tried to sneak in.