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Hamra, Tayasir, Wed 21.10.09, Afternoon

Place: Hamra (Beqaot) Tayasir CP
Observers: Anina K. and Yehudit H.
Oct-21-2009
| Afternoon
 

13:0 – Tyasir checkpoint
On our way we met pupils on their way home from the direction of Tyasir. At the checkpoint there are cabs that arrived from Tysere, their passengers mostly female students from Bardale. All passengers get off and walk to the pedestrians' inspection point. They come out within two minutes.
The cabs wait for them after completing the inspection at the vehicles inspection post.

13:20  A bus with workers returning home and crossing the checkpoint in the direction of Tyasir. Many of the workers wave at us. Workers in private cars tell us that they work at Moshav Na'ama, spraying and growing herbs. They report of some difficult days when they are delayed for long periods of time. They leave home at 3:30 am. Today is considered a good day, they went through swiftly.

Now, too, they are not delayed and walk through checkpoint quickly on their way home.


14:15 – Hamra checkpoint
Three soldiers are at  the vehicles' inspection post. They inspect every single car-  opening doors and circling the vehicle until they permit it to move on.

The soldiers yell at us, "Who are you?" Following an inquiry, they ask that we stand at a distance from the checkpoint.

Most of those going through are either students or workers. E., a student, tells us that life is bad and difficult. Roads are blocked, there is no work, and no electricity in his place of living.

Cars going to both direction are delayed for more than two minutes.

15:00 – We left.

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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.

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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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