Hamra (Beqaot), Tayasir
12:10 Hamra
A few private cars and some trucks were driving in all directions without delay. Two soldiers approached us to find out if everything was all right but didn't keep on asking questions.
13:00 Tiasir
Like at Hamra at this hour, there were very few cars and the traffic kept moving without delay. It doesn't mean that the situation is perfect – not every Palestinian is permitted to drive on the roads in the Jordan Valley.
We came to visit Bisan, the disabled girl. Her father and his first wife were absent. They had gone to buy gifts for Arusa, who is going to be his third wife. The adult woman in charge was the second wife, Bisan's mother. We always try not to be judgmental about their way of life, but seeing all the little ones shaking with cold, wearing thin clothes, sandals or torn shoes or going barefoot, we found it hard to conquer our anger towards the adults in this family. We felt terribly sorry for Bisan, whose feet were as red as beets, frost-bitten, with a new sore on a swollen toe. A month ago, in January, she turned nine. We brought her a doll as a birthday gift and she was just as happy as any other little girl everywhere in the world.
Hamra (Beqaot)
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One of the Jordan Rift Valley checkpoints that prevent direct transit between the West Bank and the Jordan Valley, in addition to Tayasir Checkpoint. Located next to Hamra settlement, on Route 57 and the Allon Road.
Read about the peple of the Jordan Valley and the quiet transfer happening there.
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Tayasir CP
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Located on road 5799, It is one of the checkpoints control the passage between the northern West Bank and the Jordan Valley. For a long time, it stood empty and open, with only a sign next to it warning against entering Area A. It was adjacent to an old military camp - now everything is neglected. How much money was invested here, and how much brainwashing was done to the soldiers of Netzah Yehuda and Kfir.
Today, it is very difficult to pass there. Many delays. Often, teachers from Tubas are not allowed to pass into the Valley to villages like Ein al-Bida where the local schools are located, and there are no classes. There are additional days when the checkpoint is closed. In general, there is a wait there of about two to four hours to go towards the Valley and also to return. Many times the Palestinians are forced to use the Hamra checkpoint, which also leads into Tubas and the West Bank, but there is also a huge queue there and a long wait.
Following a deadly attack on soldiers at the nearby base in February 2025, the checkpoint was completely closed for the time being. (Updated March 2025)
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