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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Huwwara, Za'tara (Tapuah), Tue 16.2.10, Morning

Date: 16/02/2010 ,Morning

Observers: Ruthi, Natali

Beit Furik

east of Nablus at junction of Route 557 (apartheid road forbidden to Palestinians, leading to Itamar and Elon Moreh), and Route 5487. Checkpoint has operated since 2001, seemingly serving residents of Beit Furik and Beit Dajan. In practice it only serves the residents of the settlements. One of the three permanent checkpoints that close off Nablus, together with Huwwara and Beit Iba.

Close description

Translation: Galia S.

Za'tara
08:20 – Two lanes, 21 cars, no delays.

Huwwara
09:00 – Checks are held at the entrance and at the exit from Nablus. Most of the traffic flows without delays. Once in a while a car is stopped and the passengers' documents are checked. During the time we are there – about 20 minutes – we don't observe delays longer than 5 minutes.