Al Nashshash, Bethlehem, Etzion DCL, Wed 22.10.08, Morning
6:40 AM, Bethlehem Checkpoint: Many people outside waiting for transportation. Inside five checking windows open. The lines are very short, 3 to 5 people approximately, and the people trickle in. Those who have come throught say a large crowd remains at the entrance because only a few are allowed to proceed.
We stand near one checking window because the man has been refused entry and the security is looking at his permit. The private security man screams at us to stand at the wall because we "are bothering his work". When asked his name, his answer was, "I do not have a name". A call was made to the head of the CP, who said he would take care of our complaint.
7:30 AM, Al Nashshash: No one asks for help.
7:50 AM, Nebi Yunis: A Palestinian man asks for help because he lives in Jerusalem with his Jewish wife illegally. We direct him to the corrrect agency to contact.
8:30 AM, Etzion DCL: Many men standing outside. Many immediately rush to our car to ask for help. Inside most of the seats are removed. When asked what happened to them, the answer given to me is "they broke them". The soldier said they will be replaced. 80 numbers were given out at 7:45 am. About twenty people have been served before we leave at 9:45.
A-Nashshash
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A-Nashshash
Junction on Road 60 from leading to the southern outskirts of al-Khader, to Salomon pools and to Bethlehem. Until 2015, a blockade at the junction prevented the passage of vehicles from the south (from Hebron) to Bethlehem and from there to the north of the West Bank and vice versa, and a small market developed at the junction, with taxis serving both directions on two sides of the blockage. Until 2015, Members of MachsomWatch police reports team would come to the scene to receive and return traffic violations reports for payment (possible only in Israel).- from Palestinians without a entrance permit to Israel. There is usually no military or police supervision i n place.
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Bethlehem (300)
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Located adjacent to the Separation Wall ("Jerusalem Wrap") at the north entrance to Bethlehem, this checkpoint cuts off Bethlehem and the entire West Bank from East Jerusalem, with all the serious implications for health services, trade, education, work and the fabric of life. The checkpoint is manned by the Border police and private security companies. It is an extensive infrastructure barrier and is designated as a border terminal, open 24 hours a day for foreign tourists. Israeli passport holders are not allowed to pass to Bethlehem, and Palestinian residents are not allowed to enter Jerusalem, except those with entry permits to Israel and East Jerusalem residents. Israeli buses are allowed to travel to Bethlehem only through this checkpoint.The checkpoint, which demonstrated harsh conditions of crowding and extreme passage delays for years, started employing advanced electronic identification posts and has upgraded its gates' system as of the middle of 2019 - and conditions improved.Adjacent to the checkpoint, in an enclosure between high walls and another passage, is the historic Rachel's Tomb, which is now embedded within a concrete fortified building. It contains prayer and study complexes for Jews only, as well as a residential complex. updated November 2019 .
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Etzion DCO
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serves residents of Bethlehem and surrounding villages who need magnetic cards, work permits for Israel, permits for one-time entry for religious or health reasons, various police permits, etc.
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