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Sansana, Tue 3.11.09, Morning

Place: Meitar checkpoint / Sansana
Observers: Ye'ela R., Nurit B. (reporting)
Nov-03-2009
| Morning

Translation: Bracha B.A.
05:40-06:30
Everything appears to be in order. A lot of workers were standing on the Israeli side, apparently waiting for their rides.
We went over to the Palestinian side and joined the many cars that were parked there.
We passed booths where people were selling food and drinks in order to reach the pedestrian crossing, and there was a smell of frying food in the air.
Marhaba, Saabah al khair, (Hello, good morning) – everyone is in a good mood – Apparently everything is going well and everyone is moving as in a dream (for me, at least).
One of the shopkeepers told us that the checkpoint was opened early at 03:45 and that things went well yesterday as well.
He told us that there was no line at all since the checkpoint had opened early. Yaela called me to come out…It was a brief shift. We left smiling at 06:15.

  • Meitar checkpoint / Sansana

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    • Meitar Checkpoint / Sansana The checkpoint is located on the Green Line and serves as a border crossing between Israel and the West Bank. It is managed by the  Border Crossing Authority of the Defense Ministry. It is comprised of sections for the transfer of goods as well as a vehicle checkpoint (intended for holders of blue identity cards, foreign nationals or diplomats and international organizations). Passing of Palestinians is prohibited, except for those with entry permits to Israel. Palestinians  are permitted to cross on foot only. The crossing  has a DCO / DCL / DCL / DCL (District Coordination  Office), a customs unit, supervision, and a police unit. In the last year, a breach has been opened  in the fence, not far from the crossing. This breach is known to all, including the army. There does not appear to be any interest in blocking it, probably as it permits needed Palestinian workers without the bureaucratic permits to get to work in Israel. Food stalls and a parking area economy have been created, but incidents of violent abuse by border police have also been recorded. Updated April 2022
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