Hamra, Tayasir, Mon 30.8.10, Morning
03:50 – We parted from a malodorous garbage truck that was bringing garbage from Israel to the occupied territories and crossed the border at Bezek Crossing.
04:10 – The base at Tayasir Checkpoint is a glaring light against the sky that is still filled with stars. It is still dark, but workers from Tayasir are already sitting on the sidewalk in front of the inspection point waiting for their vehicle to be checked. They are on their way to work in the banana fields in Beit Ha'Arava. They work day is an hour and a half shorter because of Ramadan.
There are many soldiers at the checkpoint. We counted six, with full equipment, including a stretcher and large water container. While we were there a bus and three cars arrived from the west bringing workers, and one vehicle arrived from the east. A jeep also arrived from area A, stopped at the base, and returned from where it came. The soldiers from the Duchifat Unit did not greet us when we arrived or when we left.
Hamra Checkpoint
ing there in the morning because the settlers already see to it that passage goes smoothly. It is better that we come in the afternoon. We take this into account. In addition, two trucks also arrive – one carrying well–packed agricultural produce and another carrying children who are too young to be workers. We were told they are being driven to school in the Jiftlik.During the time we were there only one truck came from the east side.
One of the soldiers from the "duchifat" unit was friendly and told us that he was from Gush Etzion in the occupied territories, and said that passage in the afternoon usually went smoothly. There was also an unusually large presence of soldiers at this checkpoint. It appears that the less busy the checkpoints (the more the system of checkpoints and permits proves itself””) and the less need there is for armed soldiers – the more soldiers are there.
At 06:00 we were forced to leave because of the mosquitoes.
06:25 – We told the female guard at the Bezek Crossing that everything was OK.
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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