Hamra (Beqaot), Tayasir, Thu 10.10.13, Afternoon
13:50 Bezeq checkpoint
We crossed. Three huge transporters carrying tanks came toward us.
Alon Road (578)
14:20 Hamra checkpoint
Heavy traffic, a line of 10-15 minibuses, buses, taxis, cars, and trucks wait to go west. Crossing flows almost without delays. Occasionally drivers’ IDs were inspected. Two policemen wearing black, in a rental car (Kal-Auto), gave a ticket to a Palestinian driver. When I asked to what police station they were attached they snapped, “Can I help you?” in response.
A military vehicle stood in the middle of the road half a kilometer east of the checkpoint; soldiers with drawn weapons got out and began inspecting the contents of a taxi.
The awning shading the checkpoint is still torn. The sun is strong, very hot. A military police banner flew. A sergeant and DCO soldier asked who we were. When we asked them who they were, they contemptuously replied that they’re soldiers, and walked away.
15:05 We left.
15:15 Khirbet Khalat Makhoul
The destruction is obvious, but it also seems as if they’re starting to rebuild. People wait for the Friday visit. We sat with three people who were under the “tree.” We left them water and oranges and drove on.
15:45 Tayasir checkpoint
Two paratroopers wearing red berets (by order of the brigade commander) asked who we were; later we declined their offer of coffee. We had no other contact with them.
Cars cross with no delays.
16:15 We left
16:30 Bezeq checkpoint
Lines at the entrance (it’s Thursday). “We’re fine,” and they let us continue on our way.
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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