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Bethlehem (300)

Place: Bethlehem (300)
Observers: Rachel M., Dvora P.,
Jan-13-2014
| Morning

 

 

Bethlehem 13 January, 2014 
Rachel M. Dvora P., Translator: Naomi Gal

 

It is  a cold but pleasant morning. We asked one of the waiting people about the situation and were told in reply “menich” (fine), which appeased our minds.

Many people are crowded in the exit hall. Six windows are operating. After a short while two windows are closed but the flow of people waiting increases.

The security guard who noticed the pressure approached one of the soldiers and asked him to help check people manually to speed up the passage. Indeed, within 10 minutes the two halls were empty. 

One of the men turned to us with his hand bandaged. He told us he was injured at work and was instructed by his employer to contact Social Security to get a refund for his medical expenses. 
So far he has paid out  500 Shekels.  Is there an acceptable practice that is legal and practical to receive rights deserved under the law?

 

 

 

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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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