Bir-Zeit/Atara checkpoint Album
Photographer: Nurit Yarden
12/07/2009
Car passenger checked at the random checkpoint.
12/07/2009
Car passenger checked at the random checkpoint.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
26/07/2009
At the checkpoint that "does not exist" - soldiers peeking through the window of the pillbox, controling the traffic.
26/07/2009
At the checkpoint that "does not exist" - soldiers peeking through the window of the pillbox, controling the traffic.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
12/07/2009
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.
12/07/2009
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: תמר פליישמן
26/07/2009
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.
26/07/2009
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
12/07/2009
Vehicles waiting to cross the checkpoint that seemingly does not exist.
12/07/2009
Vehicles waiting to cross the checkpoint that seemingly does not exist.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
02/08/2009
Signs of military presence at the "non exsistent' checkpoint.
02/08/2009
Signs of military presence at the "non exsistent' checkpoint.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
12/07/2009
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.
12/07/2009
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: תמר פליישמן
12/07/2009
The only sign of "non existence" expressing at the neglect of the military post that controls the lanes.
12/07/2009
The only sign of "non existence" expressing at the neglect of the military post that controls the lanes.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
12/07/2009
The rude and aggressive soldier at the "non existent" checkpoint pointing his gun at a child waiting to be checked.
12/07/2009
The rude and aggressive soldier at the "non existent" checkpoint pointing his gun at a child waiting to be checked.
Photographer: Nurit Yarden
12/07/2009
Young Palestinians detained at the checkpoint that seemingly does not exist - separated from the women and the adults in the group.
12/07/2009
Young Palestinians detained at the checkpoint that seemingly does not exist - separated from the women and the adults in the group.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
12/07/2009
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.
12/07/2009
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: תמר פליישמן
12/07/2009
The recollection these children are going to carry with them.
12/07/2009
The recollection these children are going to carry with them.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
12/07/2009
Rudeness and aggression manifested in the "triple erections" displayed by this soldier at the "non existent" checkpoint .
12/07/2009
Rudeness and aggression manifested in the "triple erections" displayed by this soldier at the "non existent" checkpoint .
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
12/07/2009
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. The picture shows the flock of women and children requested to leave the vehicle to be checked.
12/07/2009
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. The picture shows the flock of women and children requested to leave the vehicle to be checked.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
12/07/2009
A vehicle detained for checking at the "non existent" checkpoint.
12/07/2009
A vehicle detained for checking at the "non existent" checkpoint.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
12/07/2009
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.
12/07/2009
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: תמר פליישמן
12/07/2009
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.
12/07/2009
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: תמר פליישמן
14/06/2009
The "assumed" free movement through the checkpoint is actually monitored by soldiers hiding on the side.
14/06/2009
The "assumed" free movement through the checkpoint is actually monitored by soldiers hiding on the side.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
28/06/2009
An argument between MachsomWatch member and a soldier who claims that the post is not a checkpoint - it's a pillbox.
28/06/2009
An argument between MachsomWatch member and a soldier who claims that the post is not a checkpoint - it's a pillbox.
Photographer: Mika Ginsburg
06/05/2009
The way to the checkpoint.
06/05/2009
The way to the checkpoint.
Photographer: Mika Ginsburg
06/05/2009
The checkpoint as viewed from the southern side.
06/05/2009
The checkpoint as viewed from the southern side.
Photographer: Mika Ginsburg
06/05/2009
Palestinian workers returning from Ramallah forced to get out of the transit and to stand in line until their documents checked.
06/05/2009
Palestinian workers returning from Ramallah forced to get out of the transit and to stand in line until their documents checked.
Photographer: Mika Ginsburg
06/05/2009
Palestinian workers returning from Ramallah forced to get out of the transit and to stand in line until their documents checked.
06/05/2009
Palestinian workers returning from Ramallah forced to get out of the transit and to stand in line until their documents checked.
Photographer: Mika Ginsburg
11/03/2009
Except for the watchtower, no soldiers presents at the checkpoint.
11/03/2009
Except for the watchtower, no soldiers presents at the checkpoint.
Photographer: Mika Ginsburg
11/03/2009
Soldiers present at the watchtower but not at the checkpoint post.
11/03/2009
Soldiers present at the watchtower but not at the checkpoint post.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
27/01/2009
This sign instructs drivers to turn off vehicle lights respond to the soldiers' orders.
27/01/2009
This sign instructs drivers to turn off vehicle lights respond to the soldiers' orders.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
09/11/2008
Soldier taking pictures of MachsomWatch members.
09/11/2008
Soldier taking pictures of MachsomWatch members.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
09/11/2008
A sign on the way from Atara checkpoint to Route 60.
09/11/2008
A sign on the way from Atara checkpoint to Route 60.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
19/10/2008
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.
19/10/2008
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.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
19/10/2008
Two detainees led off the post.
19/10/2008
Two detainees led off the post.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
19/10/2008
Two detainees led off the post.
19/10/2008
Two detainees led off the post.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
22/10/2008
Vehicles waiting to cross the checkpont via Ramallah.
22/10/2008
Vehicles waiting to cross the checkpont via Ramallah.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
22/10/2008
Where are the people who used to live in the house by the checkpoint?
22/10/2008
Where are the people who used to live in the house by the checkpoint?
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
02/11/2008
The village of Atara.
02/11/2008
The village of Atara.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
02/11/2008
Workers returninig at the end of the day from Bir-Zeit to Ramallah forced to wait in line out of the vehicle untill their documents are checked.
02/11/2008
Workers returninig at the end of the day from Bir-Zeit to Ramallah forced to wait in line out of the vehicle untill their documents are checked.
Photographer: תמר פליישמן
19/10/2008
Graffiti at the checkpoint: " Muhamad has been here and didn't returned". The graffiti was erased during the week.
19/10/2008
Graffiti at the checkpoint: " Muhamad has been here and didn't returned". The graffiti was erased during the week.