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Bethlehem, Etzion DCL, Nabi Yunis, Tue 24.11.09, Morning
Observers: Idit S., Rachel M. ,Drora P. (reporting)
Bethlehem – Rachel’s Crossing: there is a very low rate of crossing. There is no shouting from the the inside room and all seems to be calm in spite of everything. We are told that all the soldiers manning the inspection counters are new.
TwoPalestinians are held-up at the exit. Both of them have valid work-permits but the computer record shows themto be GSS-denied. They are very angry because according to them they have been working inside Israel for many years. In recent days they have been called in for interviewing by the GSS, and their denial has not been lifted. There is a loud argument with the soldier at the inspection counter. A civil administration official arrives, and following a discussion they leave for their day’s work.
The same question arises again and again : why does the fact of the denial being cancelled not appear on the computer, and why are the Palestinians not given a document to show that it has been lifted ? One of the officers at the Etzion DCL insists that every release (from a GSS restriction) is recorded on a computer which is on the same network as Rachel’sCrossing. So what is going on here ?
Etzion DCL: the activity in the DCL has already become routine. Two people ask us to help solve their problems. We give them advice.
Nabi Yunis: on the way we see that several barriers which had prevented access to the main road have been removed. The place is decorated with Palestinian flags saying “Abu Alah was here for a visit”.
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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Nabi Yunis
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Nabi YunisA meeting place at the junction of Route 60 and the road leading to the eastern entrance to Hebron.
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