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Bethlehem (300), Etzion DCL, Sun 29.1.12, Afternoon
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Bethlehem (300)
Etzion DCO
Observers: Nava D., Daniela G. (reporting)
Etzion DCL, 15:30 pm: no one is waiting in the waiting hall and the soldier girl behind the window is cooperative, telling us that it was quiet all day, only some 30 people since morning and at this moment there are 3 people inside. As we turn to leave, a couple and a man arrive and are let in immediately.
Bethlehem Checkpoint 300, 16:15 pm: it takes the workers less than a minute to get to the other side. We go to an observation spot of the vehicle Checkpoint but, contrary to reports, there seem to be no unusual checking procedures.
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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