Deir Sharaf, Qalqiliya, Wed 3.6.09, Morning
8:50 Random inspections of those leaving, and a line begins to form. Traffic entering flows freely. Israeli vehicles aren't allowed to pass. A pickup truck carrying young men is stopped at the exit; they're made to get out of the truck, their ID's checked, they lift their shirts, and they can continue to the next checkpoint.
Qalqiliya
9:30 A line of 15 cars at the entrance, but traffic flows. Drivers waiting on line called encouragement to us. Israeli Arabs who live in Qalqilya may only enter the city in a vehicle registered in their name (not that of a family member). Not having any choice, they park before getting to the checkpoint and take a taxi into Qalqiliya.
Deir Sharaf checkpoint
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Deir Sharaf checkpoint is located west of Nablus and south of the settlement of Shavei Shomron, at the entrance to the village of Deir Sharaf on the road leading to Nablus. The checkpoint was activated in early March 2009 after the Beit Iba checkpoint was closed. Palestinians are allowed through the checkpoint , but not for Israelis. Unlike the checkpoints leading to Qalqilya and Tulkarm, crossing of Israeli Palestinians is only allowed on Saturdays.
Nina SebaFeb-28-2024Deir Sharaf - the entrance to the village
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Qalqiliya checkpoint
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Qalqilya is surrounded on all sides by the separation barrier. The only exit from the city is in the east of the city on the road that leaves the city in an easterly direction. This is where the checkpoint was located. When the checkpoint was active until 2009 our shifts watched long queues of cars being inspected at the only exit from the city to the West Bank. The checkpoint was canceled, but there is a military presence at the entrance to the city.
Ronit Dahan-RamatiJun-18-2026Nabi Elyas. The western entrance is closed
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