Hamra (Beqaot), Tayasir
11:50 – We crossed through Bezek Checkpoint. Two fancy police cars were parked along the road to the south. The weather has brought on the spring flowers. Perhaps it will rain again before the season is over, and there will be more grazing land.
12:10 – Khalat Makhul
We came to see what was going on and to bring Y. an awning which he has requested. We met only two children and understood that Y. and A. had taken the flocks out to graze. We also left warm clothing, coats, and shoes. We hoped that the army, who photographs everything from above, would not want them. On the southern side of the area, where everyone lives, there are tin shacks which serve as both housing and a sheep pen. There are still items from the house in the field, but the area looks more organized and orderly than it did last week.
12:15 – Hamra Checkpoint
The eastern lane is blocked by New Jersey plastic roadblocks, and only one lane is being used for traffic coming from both directions. Why? The soldier from the Lavi Brigade, which arrived two weeks ago, reported that there were breakthroughs to the east. It is easier to control things if there is only one lane. We didn't understand what "breakthroughs" he was talking about.
An army vehicle stopped by. Two soldiers approached us, began to talk with us, and continued on their way. A truck with a huge towing crane, bearing an Israeli license plate, drove from Area A and continued north. Meanwhile, 10 cars were waiting on the east side.
12:40– A soldier wags his finger and signals for the entire convoy to cross through the only lane west, with no waiting between cars. So it is possible to do things this way. We left at 12:45.
13:10 – Tayasir Checkpoint
The monument in memory of Zionism is still blocking one of the lanes in the checkpoint.The soldiers, who were surprised to see us, said something about the fact that it was forbidden to be here…but did not make us leave. They only stood next to us and watched over us, until we left.
There is very little traffic.
A line of noisy ATVs drove by. We wonder if they were soldiers or civilians.
13:45– We crossed through Bezek Checkpoint.
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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