There were more Palestinians waiting than we have seen in a long time. All but one who came to speak to the police were for the magnetic card. One of them told us that people say we are good people….worthwhile to spend an hour there even if we do nothing  for such a compliment. 

One good piece of news. One man managed to harvest his olives. A considerable amount. And as they finished they received an order that they were forbidden to do so. 

We had a long talk with a man who had sent his children to study.  The one son is working in Germany and has been there many years. Married to a local girl at his insistence so that he can come back here.  He has been  many years in Germany so one wonders if he will come back.  Another daughter  has connections with Spain.The father  has a restaurant and made our mouths water as he showed us the pictures of his dishes and all at prices that you would not believe. He said that he often gives food to the hungry and that  there are many. But if he manages to keep his restaurant running there must be those who can still afford the prices.