Deir Sharaf, Sun 7.6.09, Afternoon
Summary
"The daily humiliations – large and small – that come with occupation" were mentioned by President Obama, three days ago in Cairo, as he spelled out for millions a world, where Palestine is the name of a national state, and values govern nations that differ widely from those extant today. Unlike his predecessors, he did not stop at speaking about "Palestinians," but uttered the decisive word: "Palestine" – the name of a country. We were there today, and it's still the "Occupied Palestine Territories."
Deir Sharaf
Permission to cross the checkpoint into Nablus or, via Route 60, towards Jenin, is given to Palestinians, but not to Israelis. Differing from the crossing points into Qalqilya and Tulkarm, Palestinian Israelis are allowed to cross the checkpoint only on Saturdays (and not on any other day)!
Deir Sharaf checkpoint
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Deir Sharaf checkpoint is located west of Nablus and south of the settlement of Shavei Shomron, at the entrance to the village of Deir Sharaf on the road leading to Nablus. The checkpoint was activated in early March 2009 after the Beit Iba checkpoint was closed. Palestinians are allowed through the checkpoint , but not for Israelis. Unlike the checkpoints leading to Qalqilya and Tulkarm, crossing of Israeli Palestinians is only allowed on Saturdays.
Nina SebaFeb-28-2024Deir Sharaf - the entrance to the village
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