Bethlehem, Etzion DCL, Mon 3.3.08, Morning
Checkpoint 300, Road No 60, Nebeh Yunis, Etzion DCL
06.40 Checkpoint 300
People come out in a thin stream; 4 inspection stations are operating with
12-15 people waiting at each one. There is no pressure, but the
Palestinians tell us that there is a lot of pressure at the entry to the
checkpoint on the far side. There, only a few people at a time are
allowed to enter. The guard, who is either from a security company or a
soldier – it is not clear to us which – is limiting the entry, and people have
to wait for up to 2 hours outside, in the sharp morning cold.
07.30 Husan
08.00 Beit Omer
08.30 Beit Anoun
09.00 Nebeh Yunis
10.00 Etzion DCL
Only a few people are waiting there, who have been summoned by the
special security forces.
All-in-all, a quiet and sad morning
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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