Reihan, Shaked, Sat 2.8.08, Morning
Observers:
Shula N., Noa L. (reporting)
Aug-2-2008
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Morning
Translation: Devorah K.
Shaked CP 07:30 - 08:00
Lively traffic is flowing in both directions with no delays. People tell us that the passage is quick.
Reihan CP 08:10 - 09:15
Here too traffic is lively and flowing in both directions. There are no people waiting at the gates to the terminal and those leaving tell us that there are none waiting inside; everything is flowing. It is clear- and rarely observed - that all those going through are smiling and they greet us pleasantly. And it is clear that the quick passage and, apparently, the courteous attitude have a good effect. As one soldier in the area summarizes it: "They too are human beings."
There is also an improvement in the queuing of vehicles: Today, five cars are inspected at once and it takes 20 minutes.
Three people ask for our help: One who is prevented from free passage by the General Security Service, and one by the police; both have permits to reach East Barta'a but not beyond; and a third man asks for medical help for the daughter of a friend of his. We will try to help.
Shaked CP 07:30 - 08:00
Lively traffic is flowing in both directions with no delays. People tell us that the passage is quick.
Reihan CP 08:10 - 09:15
Here too traffic is lively and flowing in both directions. There are no people waiting at the gates to the terminal and those leaving tell us that there are none waiting inside; everything is flowing. It is clear- and rarely observed - that all those going through are smiling and they greet us pleasantly. And it is clear that the quick passage and, apparently, the courteous attitude have a good effect. As one soldier in the area summarizes it: "They too are human beings."
There is also an improvement in the queuing of vehicles: Today, five cars are inspected at once and it takes 20 minutes.
Three people ask for our help: One who is prevented from free passage by the General Security Service, and one by the police; both have permits to reach East Barta'a but not beyond; and a third man asks for medical help for the daughter of a friend of his. We will try to help.