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...
'Anata, Abu Dis, Container (Wadi Nar), Thu 18.2.10, Morning
18/02/2010 ,Morning
Ora K., Michaela R. (reporting)
Sheikh Saed
Anata
We learned the following from a conversation with the Mukhtar, Jamil Sandoka:
* The previous night occupation forces had again invaded and arrested many people. The exact number is not yet known. Such night raids have become routine.
* During the hours when children return from school, armed men masked as Arabs ("mista'arvim") assault them. Four days ago they fired live ammunition at a child and injured his legs.
* Sexual harrassment at the Ras-Hamis checkpoint.
Wadi Nar
A nice elderly woman we have known for many years told us that soldiers beat up a young men.
At the checkpoint traffic streamed, checks were routine.
Police Building in E1
We did not meet any Palestinians, and only one car with yellow license plates stood in the parking lot. We lingered a while -- nothing.
Where do Palestinians conduct business that requires police management?
Sheikh Saed 20.07.10
