Bir-Zeit/Atara checkpoint Album
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Jul-12-2009
Though the checkpoint was declared as "non existent" the army makes random, thorough inspections of vehicles including all the men, women and luggage. The groups of Palestinians designnated to be inspected are called "flocks" by the soldiers. When they finish checking one flock they turn to the next flock. The picture shows a young Palestinan who was punished for complaining about the soldiers' attitude.
Jul-12-2009
Though the checkpoint was declared as "non existent" the army makes random, thorough inspections of vehicles including all the men, women and luggage. The groups of Palestinians designnated to be inspected are called "flocks" by the soldiers. When they finish checking one flock they turn to the next flock. The picture shows a young Palestinan who was punished for complaining about the soldiers' attitude.
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Jul-12-2009
Though this checkpoint was declared as "non existent" the army makes thorough inspections of vehicles including all the men, women and the vehicle's content. The groups of Palestinians picked up to be inspected are called "flocks" by the soldiers. When they finish checking one flock they turn to the next flock.
Jul-12-2009
Though this checkpoint was declared as "non existent" the army makes thorough inspections of vehicles including all the men, women and the vehicle's content. The groups of Palestinians picked up to be inspected are called "flocks" by the soldiers. When they finish checking one flock they turn to the next flock.
Photographer: Nurit Yarden
Jul-12-2009
Palestinians released after being detained 2.5 hours at the checkpoint that seemingly does not exixt.
Jul-12-2009
Palestinians released after being detained 2.5 hours at the checkpoint that seemingly does not exixt.
Photographer: Ruth Barkai
Jul-23-2009
A Palestinian vendor is trying to make some money by sailing watermelons.
Jul-23-2009
A Palestinian vendor is trying to make some money by sailing watermelons.
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Jul-26-2009
At the checkpoint that "does not exist" - soldiers peeking through the window of the pillbox, controling the traffic.
Jul-26-2009
At the checkpoint that "does not exist" - soldiers peeking through the window of the pillbox, controling the traffic.
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Jul-12-2009
Confronting the pointed gun - middle aged Palestinian, one of the "flock" that has been stopped at the "non existent" checkpoint shows his non armed belly to the soldier.
Jul-12-2009
Confronting the pointed gun - middle aged Palestinian, one of the "flock" that has been stopped at the "non existent" checkpoint shows his non armed belly to the soldier.
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Jul-26-2009
At the checkpoint that "does not exist" the soldiers peeking through the gate of the military post through which they control the passage of the Palestinians.
Jul-26-2009
At the checkpoint that "does not exist" the soldiers peeking through the gate of the military post through which they control the passage of the Palestinians.
Photographer: Nurit Yarden
Jul-12-2009
Vehicles waiting to cross the checkpoint that seemingly does not exist.
Jul-12-2009
Vehicles waiting to cross the checkpoint that seemingly does not exist.
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Aug-2-2009
Signs of military presence at the "non exsistent' checkpoint.
Aug-2-2009
Signs of military presence at the "non exsistent' checkpoint.
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Jul-12-2009
Though this checkpoint was declared as "non existent" the army makes thorough inspections of vehicles including all the men, women and the vehicle's content. The groups of Palestinians picked up to be inspected are called "flocks" by the soldiers. When they finish checking one flock they turn to the next flock.
Jul-12-2009
Though this checkpoint was declared as "non existent" the army makes thorough inspections of vehicles including all the men, women and the vehicle's content. The groups of Palestinians picked up to be inspected are called "flocks" by the soldiers. When they finish checking one flock they turn to the next flock.
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Jul-12-2009
The only sign of "non existence" expressing at the neglect of the military post that controls the lanes.
Jul-12-2009
The only sign of "non existence" expressing at the neglect of the military post that controls the lanes.
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Jul-12-2009
The rude and aggressive soldier at the "non existent" checkpoint pointing his gun at a child waiting to be checked.
Jul-12-2009
The rude and aggressive soldier at the "non existent" checkpoint pointing his gun at a child waiting to be checked.
Photographer: Nurit Yarden
Jul-12-2009
Young Palestinians detained at the checkpoint that seemingly does not exist - separated from the women and the adults in the group.
Jul-12-2009
Young Palestinians detained at the checkpoint that seemingly does not exist - separated from the women and the adults in the group.
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Jul-12-2009
A vehicle detained for checking at the "non existent" checkpoint. The content of the vehicle taken out by the driver using "neighbour procedure" which is out of low. While the driver opens each item the "flock" of the Palestinians waiting for body& documents check.
Jul-12-2009
A vehicle detained for checking at the "non existent" checkpoint. The content of the vehicle taken out by the driver using "neighbour procedure" which is out of low. While the driver opens each item the "flock" of the Palestinians waiting for body& documents check.
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Jul-12-2009
The recollection these children are going to carry with them.
Jul-12-2009
The recollection these children are going to carry with them.
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Jul-12-2009
Rudeness and aggression manifested in the "triple erections" displayed by this soldier at the "non existent" checkpoint .
Jul-12-2009
Rudeness and aggression manifested in the "triple erections" displayed by this soldier at the "non existent" checkpoint .
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Jun-14-2009
The "assumed" free movement through the checkpoint is actually monitored by soldiers hiding on the side.
Jun-14-2009
The "assumed" free movement through the checkpoint is actually monitored by soldiers hiding on the side.
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Jun-28-2009
An argument between MachsomWatch member and a soldier who claims that the post is not a checkpoint - it's a pillbox.
Jun-28-2009
An argument between MachsomWatch member and a soldier who claims that the post is not a checkpoint - it's a pillbox.
Photographer: Mika Ginsburg
May-6-2009
Palestinian workers returning from Ramallah forced to get out of the transit and to stand in line until their documents checked.
May-6-2009
Palestinian workers returning from Ramallah forced to get out of the transit and to stand in line until their documents checked.
Photographer: Mika Ginsburg
May-6-2009
Palestinian workers returning from Ramallah forced to get out of the transit and to stand in line until their documents checked.
May-6-2009
Palestinian workers returning from Ramallah forced to get out of the transit and to stand in line until their documents checked.
Photographer: Mika Ginsburg
Mar-11-2009
Except for the watchtower, no soldiers presents at the checkpoint.
Mar-11-2009
Except for the watchtower, no soldiers presents at the checkpoint.
Photographer: Mika Ginsburg
Mar-11-2009
Soldiers present at the watchtower but not at the checkpoint post.
Mar-11-2009
Soldiers present at the watchtower but not at the checkpoint post.
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Jan-27-2009
This sign instructs drivers to turn off vehicle lights respond to the soldiers' orders.
Jan-27-2009
This sign instructs drivers to turn off vehicle lights respond to the soldiers' orders.
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Oct-19-2008
Graffiti at the checkpoint: " Muhamad has been here and didn't returned". The graffiti was erased during the week.
Oct-19-2008
Graffiti at the checkpoint: " Muhamad has been here and didn't returned". The graffiti was erased during the week.
Photographer: !Tamar Fleishman
Oct-19-2008
The long queue of vehicles waiting to cross the checkpoint. No one dare to go out of the line as he would be sending to the end of the queue.
Oct-19-2008
The long queue of vehicles waiting to cross the checkpoint. No one dare to go out of the line as he would be sending to the end of the queue.