Bethlehem and surroundings, Friday AM, 15.04.05OObservers: Gali A., Rotem A. (reporting)Visitor: Spencer, USA9:20 Bethlehem CP 300: 2 detainees with no work permits. No DCO representative is present. A van driver with 2 passengers arrives to the checkpoint from the direction of Jerusalem, accompanied by a BP jeep. The driver says neither of them is allowed to pass because they have no IDs. After I call M., vice commander of Otef-Yerushalaim, a civilian dressed investigator is sent to them. We understand from their conversation there’s a legal deliberation against the driver and one passenger.10:30 Beit JalaScarce traffic, no problems.10:55 El Khadr A taxi driver asks to speak with us. He tells us that on April 7th he was arrested by soldiers when getting out of the taxis parking in El Khadr. His car was confiscated, he was blindfolded and put in a small hot room with no ventilation. He said he was hit and left blindfolded. He was released after managing to contact his wife who called Ezion DCO and explained there has been a mistake. His uncle took back the damaged car and brought it to him once he was released. There were no soldiers and no problems