Bethlehem, El Khader, EzyonSunday May 7, AMObservers: Sylvia P, Ofra B, chana A (reporting)6:45 Bethlehem CP: Closure, only medical cases have a right to cross. Two hours later, at Etsion, we hear that the closure was lifted at 8:00. On our way back, at 11:00, we go and check, but the same deserted checkpoint meets our eyes. The few people outside tell us: Yuk!7:20 El Khader: Not many people require our services, but there are always some, so it’s worthwhile. The coming and going is like always: lively.8:20 Ezyon DCO: HELL! Again more than a hundred people. The waiting shed is hot and the fans are not working. A call to the office inside solves that problem. But the real problem is the line. Every day more than hundred people come and only a few dozen ever make it to the window. It’s imperative that something be done about this catastrophic situation (catastrophic because in addition to all the other stress concerning the magnetic card, the situation at the DCO is the straw that breaks the camel’s back).