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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Deir Sharaf, Tue 19.1.10, Morning

Date: 19/01/2010 ,Morning

Observers: Natalie C. Tom K. (reporting); Natanya translating

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

9.10 Deir Sharaf (Barrels) checkpoint. There is much pressure because only
one lane is open and each time cars can only go in one direction. So it has
been for the last two weeks. Collective punishment (in the camouflage of
"security" because of the murder of a settler in the area.