'Anabta, Ar-Ras, Jubara (Kafriat), Thu 31.7.08, Afternoon
16:45 Anabta Checkpoint
At the entrance and exit, three cars. Traffic flows smoothly.
17:00 Jubara Checkpoint
We’re in a queue with another 25 vehicles. We go around the queue in order to enter Jubara.
A soldier comes forward to open the gate.
17:10 Ar-Ras Checkpoint
Sparse traffic through the checkpoint. On the lookout’s wall, a pink sign has been posted by “Women in Blue and White” (photo attached).
[Note: this is an Israeli group that visits IDF checkpoints to support the soldiers with refreshments and encouragement – ed.]
Sara clarifies to the CP commander that there’s a directive from the legal advisor [of Judea and Samaria] to take down any posted signs that constitute incitement.
The CP commander immediately takes down the sign and stores it in a box.
17:30 We leave the area.