Abu-Dis

The petrol station area has reverted to being a bustling transport
station. Lots of people jumped over the wall in both directions.
After we left, the BPs fired tear gas in the area (as we were told
when we returned later; empty cannisters were left around as
testimony). At the hotel - all was quiet

Bet Faji - It seems that most of the efforts to prevent people from
passing the wall have moved here. 4 border policemen were stationed
here, and they were constantly reinforced by BPs that arrived by
jeep.

A dirt road bounded by typical Abu Dis stone walls descends between
two monastaries, in the area next to Al-Ezariya. A group of people
weren't allowed to proceed. One, a Public Works Dept. engineer
responsible for Jerusalem roads who was on call, had valid
documents and permits, yet was refused
entry.

A person from the British Consulate tried to get permission for his
two workers, who despite their permits, were refused entry. He made
a few phone calls and after a while he got permission. It seemed
that he was experienced in doing this.

Most of the time the border poicemen were busy checking cars, to
the delight of pedestrians, who escaped their attention. Though not
all cars were checked, at any given moment around ten were waiting.
The check was matter-of-fact, but in some cases identity details
were recorded - which took some time.

A truck loaded with plastic bags was checked very thoroughly. The
driver was asked to park on the side and unload his goods.