'Anabta, Ar-Ras, Thu 10.1.08, Morning

A Ras 7:45

Curfew in the West Bank, and there's not a lot of traffic. There’s a dog
trainer around the checkpoint area. Her dog climbs over every cab or truck.

Anabta 8:30

The line at the entrance
is getting very long because every entering vehicle is checked. We are told
that these are the orders. In addition, due to Bush’s visit, Israeli cars are
not allowed to enter. The Israelis leave their cars before the checkpoint and transfer
to Palestinian cars or taxis.