עיון בתמונות

Returning from work.

East to the passage a rectangular structure, protected by cement blocks has been erected recently. Its function is still obscure.

In the cage leading to the turnstiles.

A tour of machsomWatch members discussing with farmers of Jayyus problems of accessibility to the their land located beyond the seam line.

The checkpoint is closed for at least 30 min. due to a visit of Chabad members serving dougnuts to the soldiers and dancing with them. No one crosses the checkpoint as long as the visit continues.

The chaotic traffic trying to cross the checkpoint towards the Israeli side.

Enlarging the checkpoint or building a new one?

Group of young Palestinians were asked to leave the minibus and wait with their backs facing the soldier while he checks the vehicle.

The old signs remained in place from old time.

At the shade of the checkpoint wheat sacs and cigarettes boxs waiting to be picked up. It may take up to 2 days until they are fetched.

"shut off life". News about a Palestinian caught carrying explossives. The soldiers are on alert.

"Zion Road" in Kafishah neighborhood has been closed for 12 days. When it was opened it was announced that it aimed to help the Palestinians though although only 12 vehicles received permits to pass through the road. The only benefit the Palestinians got was an additional checkpoint "Checkpoint 160".

A green I.D. (a Palestinian I.D.) was found by a Machsom Watch member next to the pishpash (the small gate).

A man who is a kidney transplant recipient is not allowed to cross to Al Mukassad Hospital in East Jerusalem.

Four month old baby in a critical state on his way to an operation is transferred "back to back" from an ambulance that brought him and his mother from the Palestinian area into an ambulance from East Jerusalem that will transport them to Mukased Hospital. The ambulance has been detained for 40 min. in the checkpoint for "formal arrangements".

Four months old baby in a critical state on his way to an operation is transferred "back to back" from an ambulance that brought him and his mother from the Palestinian area into an ambulance from East Jerusalem that will transport them to Mukased Hospital. The ambulance has been detained for 40 min. in the checkpoint for "formal arrangements".

Announcing a new settlement.