Bethlehem, Etzion DCL, Mon 17.3.08, Morning
Checkpoint 300, Road number 60, Nabi Unis, Ezyon DCL
6:40- Checkpoint 300
Five posts were open. There weren't many people but from our conversations with the people that were there we understood that the pressure on the Palestinian side was heavy. People were embittered; they had been standing crowded and waiting for about two hours. The security workers from the privet company tried "educating" them, and anyone who's manner of behavior wasn't to their liking was sent to the back of the line, that is what a woman for the ecumenists. They tried opening one more post but for some reason they didn't succeed. We must insist that they open more posts and bring computers to the "fake" posts.
8:00 Nashnash
Several people were waiting for us.
8:30 Beit Omar
Here as well people came to see us.
9:00 Nabi Unis
People called with various requests, the same old femilliur and painful problems. The inability to help is frustrating.
10:00 Ezyon DCL
The waiting hall was empty- we didn't understand what no one was there to file a request for permits. There were few people waiting for the GSS, all and all it was quiet, empty and depressing.
We headed off- the orchards were blooming- Magnificent.
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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