Bethlehem and surroundings, Thursday, 30.3.2006, AfternoonObservers: Dina H. and Dafna S. (reporting) Shift: 14:00 – 17:00:Yael Shalem asked us to escort Fous, the uncle of the girl who was wounded by the IDF forces at El-Fouzar, back to his home. The girl was hospitalized at En-karm and the uncle had to get permits to extend his stay with her. We went with him to Halhul. There was lots of military traffic by the junction of Ezyon DCO. Near Halhul there are CPs. Lots of military presence at every road curve. Ezyon DCO: The place is empty. We did not see any repairs although in the neighborhood we saw some renovations. One person was waiting. He was told that they will take care of him in a few minuets. Al-Hader : Lots of fuss, there was no military presence, the little market functions as usual. Beit-Jalla junction: Cars are being checked. People had to get out of the mini busses in order to be checked. Tantur Junction: A policeman was checking the papers of workers who were waiting for transport. Bethlehem CP: The terminal looks huge and deserted. Only a few workers are brought by the mini busses. Only a few cars go through the CP. At the parking lot there are lots of tourist busses.