Since 2001 we have observed dozens of army checkpoints on paved and unpaved roads in the West Bank, the Jordan Valley and along the Separation Fence; Civil Administration offices which grant permits to Palestinians; and military courts trying Palestinian prisoners. We stand at the checkpoints observing the behavior of soldiers and Palestinians without interfering, intervening only when soldiers behave offensively to Palestinians. Then we try to speak to the soldiers themselves or telephone...

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'Anabta, Deir Sharaf, Huwwara, Irtah (Sha'ar Efrayim), Za'tara (Tapuah), Wed 10.3.10, Afternoon

Date: 10/03/2010 ,Afternoon

Observers: Sharon L., Ofra H. (reporting)

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Anabta

South of Anabta village, before junction with 557 (close to Einav settlement).

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Translator: Charles K.

15:20 Za’tara/Tapuach junction

A taxi is detained, its passengers have to get out.

22 cars on line.

16:30 Huwwara

Traffic flows, and almost no inspections.

A soldier demands that we stand on the other side of the booth standing at the entrance to the parking lot, saying that’s “always” been the rule.

16:30 Deir Sharaf/Barrels

A bus stands, flanked by military jeeps. We wait, and after about 7 minutes one of the jeeps drives off, as does the bus. The bus driver says that it was a “ routine” inspection.

16:50 Anabta

The checkpoint isn’t manned.

17:00 Irtah

People flow through; the light on the turnstile stays green. No line.

We’re told that this morning went smoothly.