Bethlehem (300), Etzion DCL, Thu 17.1.13, Afternoon
Translation: Yael Bassis-Student
14:10 Many vehicles at the car park. Apparently many people saw the sign stating that reception of people ends at 14:30 and tried coming earlier.
When we arrived we saw some youngsters coming out after receiving magnetic cards.
14:20 We were approached by an elderly person who told us that his wife passed away the day before and that his son is hospitalized at the Haddassah hospital in Jerusalem. He asked for a permit to stay by his son. His brother-in-law who came with him, asked too for such a permit to assist the father and replace him, when needed, by the sons' hospital bed. The father received a 3 days permit, the brother-in-law received non. Following many telephone call and faxes that came from the hospital, the brother-in-law was granted a week's long permit.
Bethlehem (300)
See all reports for this place-
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 .
-
Etzion DCO
See all reports for this place-
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.
-