Bethlehem, Etzion DCL, Mon 25.7.11, Morning
07:20 am, Bethlehem – CP300:
four booths were functioning but the passage was slow and poor. About 15 people were waiting at each booth. Alex, a Magav soldier (or security employee), demanded that we stand against the wall at the entrance as we were disturbing his duty. We refused to comply.
08:15 am, Etzion DCL:
an officer was handing out stamped numbers according to a list that the Palestinians had drawn up. Some 70 people were waiting and some were still coming. Some of them were here the third time. As we approached the DCL, still in the courtyard, one of the soldiers (wearing a knitted skullcap) called out: "Death to the traitors", What's next???
09:45 am: we were informed that the women, as well as some 10 men had been admitted. At 12:30, No. 21 was still waiting. At 15:00 pm, No 51 was still waiting.
This situation requires urgent improvement! Certainly on the Mondays.
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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