Jubara, Ar-Ras, Anabta, Weds. AM, April 26, 2006 Watchers: Rina T., Inbal R., and Elisheva E. (reporting) “Quote of the day” by a Palestinian, in Hebrew: ”Occupation is likerape. If the victim defends herself with a knife – does that make her aterrorist?”7:20 Jubara The entrance to the upper parking lot designated for Israelis was closed.There’s no pedestrian traffic. There are a few taxis at the northern checkpoint.7:30 Ar-RasWe went down to Ar-Ras through the impossible underpass road. Thereare 8 cars from the north, 10 from the east.The checkpoint commander, accompanied by the representative from the DCO representative [District Coordination Office of the IDF Civil Administration, in charge of handling passage permits], check, efficiently, the people who get off the cars. They answer our questions to the point and with no aggression: there’s age restriction in effect. Those coming from the east can cross. Residents of Tulkarmand of north of Tulkarm cannot cross southwards and eastwards.AnabtaThe taxis were moved (with the help of a Humvee) to the intersection.Soldiers do the work. Safrin, Beit Lid, and Shufa residents can exit. The rest: only permit holders and humanitarian cases [i.e. health care and similar needs]. Merchandise can be brought in.On the way from there: there are dozens of people, a few taxis, and also a bus on the path stretching from Ramin.There’s no roadblock at the 57/60 intersection.