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Bethlehem, Etzion DCL, Wed 21.11.07, Morning

Place: Bethlehem (300) Etzion DCO
Tags: Crowding
Observers: Y.driver, R. (reporting)
Nov-21-2007
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 Nov 21 
Bethlehem CP, Al Nashash, Nebi Yunis, DCO Etzion,
Bethlehem CP, 6:40 am
Six stations checking, the lines are crowded and long.  The checking is done quickly.  People say there are many people waiting to enter the CP.  There is still no sign of roofing at the entrance, although one of the security men say it will be built.
Al Nashash, 7:30 am
One man asks for our help with a traffic report
Nebi Yunis, 8:00 am
Two men bring their forms for help with traffic reports.
DCL Etzion, 8:45 am
There are ten men waiting for a magnetic card.  We call to see if M is there for police problems, and are told that he is.  Later we are notified that he perhaps is not present, so we call him directly on his mobile, and he is not there.  But he says there is a sign posted saying he will not be present all week.  There is no sign like that in the waiting hall.

  • 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   .

  • 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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