Hamra, Tayasir, Wed 13.1.10, Afternoon
Translation: Bracha B.A.
Tayasir Checkpoint
12:45
Two soldiers approach and want to know who we are. Anina converses with them:Anina: We’re here for you.Soldier: How is it you’re here for us?Anina: From what my grandson told me, there can be problems.Soldier: What problems?Anina: For instance, if you want to do something good and can’t.Soldier: Expresses amazement and returns to his post.Cars come from both directions and all cross after their documents are quickly checked. Students are coming from Bardala in taxis. All of them get out and pass through the pedestrian checkpoint.Three army jeeps drive through the checkpoint quickly, showing everyone who is in charge.
Hamra Checkpoint
13:45
There are new flags of the battalion decorating the checkpoint. There is a young man next to the holding facility who is being detained. We hear from his friends that he forgot his ID card. He was told that he would get through in a short time and after a quarter of an hour he crossed through and left for Jericho with his friends. Cars are passing through in both directions. A soldier is pointing his weapon at the people coming through.Women and children are coming out of the checkpoint. The men are putting their belts back on in the entrance.We left at 14:30.
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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