Routes Album
Photographer: Rachel Hayut
12/07/2012
A Toyota pickup truck blocks the road. Palestinians are detained. A soldier proudly informs us of a “battalion run". At the water station dozens of plastic cups scattered on the road. The commander is in a very good mood, promises that everyone is drinking and when it’s over they’ll remove the discarded cups.
12/07/2012
A Toyota pickup truck blocks the road. Palestinians are detained. A soldier proudly informs us of a “battalion run". At the water station dozens of plastic cups scattered on the road. The commander is in a very good mood, promises that everyone is drinking and when it’s over they’ll remove the discarded cups.
Photographer: Daphne Banai
08/08/2012
18 cars on the roadside are waiting to cross to the West Bank, the soldiers collecting IDs from the passengers. People had already gotten out of the burning hot cars when we arrived, it’s 37 degrees Celsius in the shade but there isn’t any shade. They’ve been waiting more than half an hour. Most of the cars are crowded with laborers returning from working in the settlements’ fields; they began at 5 in the morning, in the sun, and because of the Ramadan fast they didn’t eat or drink. Now they’re stuck here, at the checkpoint. People are very angry, also at us standing helplessly before them. In desperation they’re seeking help, not sympathy…
08/08/2012
18 cars on the roadside are waiting to cross to the West Bank, the soldiers collecting IDs from the passengers. People had already gotten out of the burning hot cars when we arrived, it’s 37 degrees Celsius in the shade but there isn’t any shade. They’ve been waiting more than half an hour. Most of the cars are crowded with laborers returning from working in the settlements’ fields; they began at 5 in the morning, in the sun, and because of the Ramadan fast they didn’t eat or drink. Now they’re stuck here, at the checkpoint. People are very angry, also at us standing helplessly before them. In desperation they’re seeking help, not sympathy…
Photographer: Yehudith Levin
23/08/2012
Looking westwards, before the Jit junction, we saw how the building northwards advances incessantly at the Kedumim settlement.
23/08/2012
Looking westwards, before the Jit junction, we saw how the building northwards advances incessantly at the Kedumim settlement.
Photographer: Chaya Offek
30/06/2012
At the entrance to the tunnels' road a poster saying "Birthrate will determinate our existence as a Jewish state".
30/06/2012
At the entrance to the tunnels' road a poster saying "Birthrate will determinate our existence as a Jewish state".
Photographer: Chaya Offek
30/06/2012
In efforts to save the Ulpana neighborhood in Beth El settlement banners were hanged on fences all over the occupied west bank.
30/06/2012
In efforts to save the Ulpana neighborhood in Beth El settlement banners were hanged on fences all over the occupied west bank.
Photographer: Chaya Offek
30/06/2012
An invitation to a "Green Fair" in Gush Etzion settlements was posted on Route 60 at the entrance to Al Khadr, a Palestinian town.
30/06/2012
An invitation to a "Green Fair" in Gush Etzion settlements was posted on Route 60 at the entrance to Al Khadr, a Palestinian town.
Photographer: Rachel Hayut
29/05/2012
View of the CP and route 57 from Alon rd/route 578.
29/05/2012
View of the CP and route 57 from Alon rd/route 578.
Photographer: Rachel Hayut
29/05/2012
The checkpoint is almost empty. It's noon time and in the Jordan valley the temperatures are very high.
29/05/2012
The checkpoint is almost empty. It's noon time and in the Jordan valley the temperatures are very high.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
30/05/2012
A swearing reserve soldier greeted us in a non-existing checkpoint. It was declared by the IDF that this checkpoint has been closed.
30/05/2012
A swearing reserve soldier greeted us in a non-existing checkpoint. It was declared by the IDF that this checkpoint has been closed.
Photographer: Chaya Offek
04/06/2012
In efforts to save the Ulpana neighborhood in Beth El settlement banners were hanged on fences all over the occupied west bank.
04/06/2012
In efforts to save the Ulpana neighborhood in Beth El settlement banners were hanged on fences all over the occupied west bank.
Photographer: Chaya Offek
04/06/2012
In efforts to save the Ulpana neighborhood in Beth El settlement banners were hanged on fences all over the occupied west bank.
04/06/2012
In efforts to save the Ulpana neighborhood in Beth El settlement banners were hanged on fences all over the occupied west bank.
Photographer: Nina Seba
16/06/2012
The writing in Arabic on the road signs are covered with paint and the Hebrew graffiti reads "revenge".
16/06/2012
The writing in Arabic on the road signs are covered with paint and the Hebrew graffiti reads "revenge".
Photographer: Nina Seba
16/06/2012
The writing in Arabic on the road sign is covered with paint and the graffiti on it reads "death to the Arabs".
16/06/2012
The writing in Arabic on the road sign is covered with paint and the graffiti on it reads "death to the Arabs".
Photographer: Shuli Bar
21/06/2012
The checkpoint isn’t manned at this hour, it’s well known there’s no terrorist activity before 7am. Few cars and a flock of sheep cross the road.
21/06/2012
The checkpoint isn’t manned at this hour, it’s well known there’s no terrorist activity before 7am. Few cars and a flock of sheep cross the road.
Photographer: Michal Tzadik
11/03/2012
A new concrete roadblock at the entrance to the prayers' road.
11/03/2012
A new concrete roadblock at the entrance to the prayers' road.
Photographer: Michal Tzadik
11/03/2012
: New No Entry signs at the turn from the Cave of the Patriarchs plaza to the Prayers' road and a sign erected reading “Entry to Permit Holders Only.
11/03/2012
: New No Entry signs at the turn from the Cave of the Patriarchs plaza to the Prayers' road and a sign erected reading “Entry to Permit Holders Only.
Photographer: Yael Sadan
10/04/2012
We met with the head of the Ramin local council and residents of the village to check on the progress of paving the access road to the village from the main road #557. At present, in order to reach the village one must drive via Anabta to Tulkarm, take the road to Jenin and at the top of the hill there’s a lovely road winding toward the village. The route is lovely but dangerous, particularly when traffic is heavy.
10/04/2012
We met with the head of the Ramin local council and residents of the village to check on the progress of paving the access road to the village from the main road #557. At present, in order to reach the village one must drive via Anabta to Tulkarm, take the road to Jenin and at the top of the hill there’s a lovely road winding toward the village. The route is lovely but dangerous, particularly when traffic is heavy.
Photographer: Paula Rubinek
10/04/2012
In this photo one can see the "Israel Trail" sign. We photographed it and mailed a question to the Israel's Trails Committee and asked if they have signed trails in Hebron? They replied that they don't know of trails marked in Hebron.
10/04/2012
In this photo one can see the "Israel Trail" sign. We photographed it and mailed a question to the Israel's Trails Committee and asked if they have signed trails in Hebron? They replied that they don't know of trails marked in Hebron.
Photographer: Rachel Hayut
10/04/2012
A line of eight cars forms from the east, as if it were impossible for nine soldiers simultaneously to inspect a taxi carrying three pieces of luggage and cars crossing in the opposite direction.
10/04/2012
A line of eight cars forms from the east, as if it were impossible for nine soldiers simultaneously to inspect a taxi carrying three pieces of luggage and cars crossing in the opposite direction.
Photographer: Rachel Hayut
01/05/2012
A soldier takes a post behind the eastern position, resting his weapon on the bags, ready for anything. Y. is sent to the northern corner of the junction (on the right in the “The orders are to protect you because you are Israeli citizens. And for that the checkpoint has been closed!" By now 7-8 cars are waiting to cross.
01/05/2012
A soldier takes a post behind the eastern position, resting his weapon on the bags, ready for anything. Y. is sent to the northern corner of the junction (on the right in the “The orders are to protect you because you are Israeli citizens. And for that the checkpoint has been closed!" By now 7-8 cars are waiting to cross.
Photographer: Ruth Barkai
09/05/2012
The CP. is deserted, there’s not even a flag flying from the pillbox and no one emerges to chase us away.
09/05/2012
The CP. is deserted, there’s not even a flag flying from the pillbox and no one emerges to chase us away.
Photographer: Ruth Barkai
09/05/2012
A road for the Palestinians under route 60, next to Ofra settlement.
09/05/2012
A road for the Palestinians under route 60, next to Ofra settlement.
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29/01/2012
Al Auja the spring which until ten years ago flowed abundantly and provided water via channels to the town of Al Auja, the surrounding localities and the Dead Sea (1/3 to each destination. Rusted dams, blocked channels, and the famous water slide are all ruined, because Israel erected three giant pumping stations nearby and another one higher up the hill, and diverted all the water to the settlements.
29/01/2012
Al Auja the spring which until ten years ago flowed abundantly and provided water via channels to the town of Al Auja, the surrounding localities and the Dead Sea (1/3 to each destination. Rusted dams, blocked channels, and the famous water slide are all ruined, because Israel erected three giant pumping stations nearby and another one higher up the hill, and diverted all the water to the settlements.
Photographer: Dalia Golomb
10/01/2012
View of the road between Bruqin and Salfit, the greenhouses and the sewage that flows from the settlements in the area.
10/01/2012
View of the road between Bruqin and Salfit, the greenhouses and the sewage that flows from the settlements in the area.
Photographer: Ruth Ottolenghi
26/01/2012
The Ofer CP now has six lanes and construction is still going on.
26/01/2012
The Ofer CP now has six lanes and construction is still going on.
Photographer: Hagit Back
27/01/2012
We notice a new road sign on road 356, shortly after Elazar junction, indicating a turn to the left to "Antenna Hill".
27/01/2012
We notice a new road sign on road 356, shortly after Elazar junction, indicating a turn to the left to "Antenna Hill".
Photographer: Hanna Aviram
11/02/2012
A long queue of Palestinian on their way home after long working day.
11/02/2012
A long queue of Palestinian on their way home after long working day.
Photographer: Anat Tueg
11/02/2012
Through a checkpoint and an under-road crossing to As-za'ayyem we drove along Route 45 (the road with a wall in its heart) on the Palestinian side, and found it blocked, but continuing, further on, to Anatot.
11/02/2012
Through a checkpoint and an under-road crossing to As-za'ayyem we drove along Route 45 (the road with a wall in its heart) on the Palestinian side, and found it blocked, but continuing, further on, to Anatot.
Photographer: Rachel Hayut
06/03/2012
A vehicle for scanning bags was parking in the checkpoint site, we saw it working when we arrived, a few minutes later its conveyor belt was packed up.
06/03/2012
A vehicle for scanning bags was parking in the checkpoint site, we saw it working when we arrived, a few minutes later its conveyor belt was packed up.
Photographer: Rachel Hayut
06/12/2011
Two teams working west of the section of the road between the settlements of Ro’i and Beqa’ot has two D9 bulldozers and soldiers protecting them. The process: a bulldozer digs and deepens the trench west of the earth mound, a second bulldozer puts the excavated earth on the earth mound, to make it higher.
06/12/2011
Two teams working west of the section of the road between the settlements of Ro’i and Beqa’ot has two D9 bulldozers and soldiers protecting them. The process: a bulldozer digs and deepens the trench west of the earth mound, a second bulldozer puts the excavated earth on the earth mound, to make it higher.
Photographer: Rachel Hayut
06/12/2011
06/12/2011
Photographer: Rachel Hayut
06/12/2011
The gate, the earth mound and the trench.
06/12/2011
The gate, the earth mound and the trench.
Photographer: Rachel Hayut
06/12/2011
The fence of Maskiyot settlement, with its light poles, is now below a huge sign reading “Maskiyot". The suspicion that they’re preparing for a new stage of construction seems to be coming true.
06/12/2011
The fence of Maskiyot settlement, with its light poles, is now below a huge sign reading “Maskiyot". The suspicion that they’re preparing for a new stage of construction seems to be coming true.
Photographer: Rachel Hayut
06/12/2011
Detainees at the checkpoint.
06/12/2011
Detainees at the checkpoint.
Photographer: Yehudith Levin
08/12/2011
Next to Gilad ranch night lights are being erected along a couple of kilometers. The sides of the road are being widened.
08/12/2011
Next to Gilad ranch night lights are being erected along a couple of kilometers. The sides of the road are being widened.
Photographer: Yehudith Levin
08/12/2011
On road 60 in the direction of Huwwara are posters supporting Kahana.
08/12/2011
On road 60 in the direction of Huwwara are posters supporting Kahana.