Beit Ummar, Bethlehem (300), Etzion DCL, Nabi Yunis, Mon 29.7.13, Morning
Translation:Naomi Gal
7:30 Husan. No one waited for us.
7:50 Nashshash. Here, too, no one waited for us.
8:10 DCO Etzion. A few people consulted with us about matters of police and GSS. Just a few people arrived to DCO, and so it went on previous shifts during the month of Ramadan.
8:30 Beit Ummar. Here, as well, people came to get advice concerning police and GSS.
9:00 – Nabi Yunis as above.
Throughout the last two weeks we encountered more people than usual whose working permits were taken from them when they arrived at the checkpoint and they were scurrying around in order to find out what kind of prevention they have and why.
We encountered also two men who arrived at “Captain Da’ud” at the police station in Etzion. One went to ask for character reference (that he has no criminal record) to take care of removing police prevention he has. Captain Da’ud invited him to a talk and made the usual suggestion: “Help us and we’ll help you.” The man came out without a character reference. An attorney could provide one for him, of course for the price of a few hundred shekels.
Another man, who has a working permit, was summoned to a meeting with captain Da’ud. He was afraid to give us his name and his phone number, fearing that a connection with us could harm him.
And in general, people are very afraid to complain about certain something or someone, and for good reason.
Beit Ummar
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Beit Ummar
The Gush Etzion-Hebron road - which is the main axis of the southern Hebron Mountains - passes through the boundaries of the village. Many incidents of stone throwing occurred on this section of road. There is a checkpoint at the entrance to the village.
In March 2006, a 25-dunam land seizure order was issued around the settlement for the purpose of establishing a "special security area" (SHBM) and a warning fence around the nearby settlement, Carmei Tzur. In April 2019, 401 dunams of the land of the villages of Beit Omer and Halhul were expropriated for the purpose of paving a road that bypasses the house of Omer to the east. Demonstrations are held by the villagers against the seizure of land with the participation of Palestinian, Israeli and international activists.
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Bethlehem (300)
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Located adjacent to the Separation Wall ("Jerusalem Wrap") at the north entrance to Bethlehem, this checkpoint cuts off Bethlehem and the entire West Bank from East Jerusalem, with all the serious implications for health services, trade, education, work and the fabric of life. The checkpoint is manned by the Border police and private security companies. It is an extensive infrastructure barrier and is designated as a border terminal, open 24 hours a day for foreign tourists. Israeli passport holders are not allowed to pass to Bethlehem, and Palestinian residents are not allowed to enter Jerusalem, except those with entry permits to Israel and East Jerusalem residents. Israeli buses are allowed to travel to Bethlehem only through this checkpoint.The checkpoint, which demonstrated harsh conditions of crowding and extreme passage delays for years, started employing advanced electronic identification posts and has upgraded its gates' system as of the middle of 2019 - and conditions improved.Adjacent to the checkpoint, in an enclosure between high walls and another passage, is the historic Rachel's Tomb, which is now embedded within a concrete fortified building. It contains prayer and study complexes for Jews only, as well as a residential complex. updated November 2019 .
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Etzion DCO
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serves residents of Bethlehem and surrounding villages who need magnetic cards, work permits for Israel, permits for one-time entry for religious or health reasons, various police permits, etc.
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Nabi Yunis
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Nabi YunisA meeting place at the junction of Route 60 and the road leading to the eastern entrance to Hebron.
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