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Al-Ezariya, Container (Wadi Nar), Mon 29.7.13, Afternoon

Place: Al-'Eizariya Container (Wadi Nar)
Observers: Julia W., Rahel W. (reporting)
Jul-29-2013
| Afternoon

 

 Wadi Nar

More traffic than usual, perhaps because of Ramadan.  At Wadi Nar, there were several vans waiting to take people south, and there were also some workers apparently heading home.  There was much more traffic than usual at that time of day (about 3:30 p.m.)

 El-Azariya

Traffic flowed smoothly.  Repair on the roads leading toward the checkpoint continues.  We were told that it should be completed by October.

 

No incidences to report.

 

  • Al-'Eizariya

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    • Al-'Eizariya

      At exit from Al-'Eizariya, before square leading to Maale Adumim. Mobile checkpoint (jeep and Border Police) operating till 09:00 am, facilitating traffic exiting Maale Adumin on three kilometer strip of road, also permissible for Palestinian vehicles. A similar checkpoint in the opposite direction, on road between Mishor Adumim and Adumim Junction. This checkpoint facilitates settler traffic on the Jerusalem-Jericho-Rift Valley road.

  • Container (Wadi Nar)

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    •  Wadi Nar Checkpoint ("Container", "The Kiosk") - a barrier for vehicles in Area B that is regularly manned - east of Abu Dis between Sawahra A Sharqiya and Bethlehem and its daughters. Controls Palestinian movement between the north and south West-Bank. Includes driving routes, access roads, spikes, traffic lights and signs. There is no pedestrian crossing. Open 24 hours a day with random checks enhanced on security alerts. The checkpoint is in Palestinian territory, allowing for separation between the north and the south Palestinian areas when necessary.

      In 2015, the leading road from Azaria to Bethlehem was renovated, as well as the steep and narrow ascent to the Wadi Nar checkpoint, which was dangerously travelled in both directions! The temporary checkpoint was renovated and expanded, and pedestrian traffic was banned. From 2016, traffic travelling from the south bank to Azaria was directed to a one-way road near the Southern Keydar Jewish settlement.

      Machsomwatch shifts visit this far-fetched checkpoint only occasionally.

      (updated to July 2019)

       

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