Ras Abu Sbitan (Olive Terminal), Sheikh Saed, Silwan, Mon 9.9.13, Morning
School children and labourers cross without waiting in line.
Idit visited the "Bimkom" lobby last week to find out the purpose of the work going on at the checkpoint. The official version: to upgrade and improve passage.
According to "Bimkom" there's a clash or contradiction between plans for work on the eastern ring road and present work on the wall. At the checkpoint we meet the representative of the local residents on his way to work, and pass on the information we have obtained from "Bimkom", so that the residents and their lawyer can look into the details.
Silwan
Nothing new, as far as we can tell, this morning.
The sounds of a harp from the City of David reach us.
Olive Terminal
The wall touches the vehicle crossing which has been closed since its construction. According to the transporters, the toilets have remained closed for three weeks, since Ramadan.
Ras Abu Sbitan (Olive Terminal)
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A large checkpoint/crossing to the area of a-Tur, Abu Dis and the Old City; only for pedestrians. Located on Jerusalem’s municipal boundary.
One of the major crossings in Jerusalem’s central sector. It is located on the separation fence between the northern portion of the al-Ezariya neighborhood and the neighborhood of a-Tur and the rest of East Jerusalem. It is manned by Border Police soldiers and private security companies and operates 24 hours a day. Palestinians are forbidden to go through, other than permanent residents of East Jerusalem (holders of blue ID cards) and holders of work and commercial permits who are allowed through only on foot.
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Sheikh Sa'ed
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A checkpoint limited to pedestrians, located on Jerusalem’s municipal boundary.
The checkpoint sits on the separation fence at the entrance to Sheikh Sa’ad, dividing it from its neighbourhood of Jabel Mukkabar. It’s manned by Border Police soldiers and private security companies and operates 24 hours a day. Palestinians are forbidden to go through, other than residents of Jabel Mukkabar or Sheikh Sa'ad who have permits. Both groups are permitted through only on foot. Residents of East Jerusalem who don’t live in Jabel Mukkabar are also allowed to cross to Sheikh Sa’ad, but not in the opposite direction; they must return through the Sawahira ash Sharqiya checkpoint.
Anat TuegMay-20-2026Nabi Samwil. This is what living conditions look like in an enclave village without building or renovation permits
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Silwan
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Silwan is south of the Old City of Jerusalem and has become one of the main confrontation areas with settlers.
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