Hamra (Beqaot), Tayasir
12:00 Bezeq checkpoint
We went through
On the road to Bardala there is a military vehicle, with 7 soldiers near by.
12:30 Tayasir checkpoint
None of the many soldiers who manned the checkpoint (Kfir unit) was excited to see us. We went up with no interruption to the looking point opposite the soldiers' position, to take a look.
There was not much traffic. Despite it every car was "given" some waiting time(not long but unnecessary) until it was called to go through. Identity cards were handed to the soldier, who also inspected the car shortly.
12:50 we left the place.
The heat is already heavy. The practice areas are empty of soldiers, the herds enjoy the greens, the view turns yellow.
13:10 Hamra checkpoint
Here too no soldier approaches us. The traffic is not heavy, and yet every once in a while a line forms. The traffic going west was turned to two lanes. Vans carrying workers, taxis and private cars were not inspected thoroughly. A military car arrives from the west,followed by 6-7 all -terrain vehicles, carrying big lights on their roof. They are a group of tourists from Ramalla. The uniformity of the cars and the stickers on them made it clear that they belong to a rent-a-car company.
13:45 we left the place.
14:15 Bezeq checkpoint
We went through.
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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