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, Eliyahu Crossing, Jubara (Kafriat), Mon 25.1.10, Morning

Date: 25/01/2010 ,Morning

Observers: Frances T (reporting) Rony S. Yael S (Eng. Only)

Irtah (Sha'ar Efrayim)

On the Green Line north of Route 557 and south of Tulkarm, operated by a civilian manpower company. Serves as exit and entry gate for workers from Tulkarm in Israel, and for transit of commercial quantities of goods by back-to-back method.

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07.40 Shaar Eliyahu – we do not see anyone waiting.

08.00 Shvut Ami – We do not see any presence of settlers by the sides of the road. Opposite the entrance to Jit however, there is an army vehicle and soldiers on a roof observing. There is quite a notable army presence on the road.

08.50 Anabta. Cars are crossing freely and there is no sign of any soldiers.

09.10 Entrance to Jubarra. We request the soldiers to open the gate and after requesting us to open the boot of the car for a check, we are let through. We drive up to the security fence and drive back. Very little to report.