Hamra, Tayasir, Wed 26.5.10, Afternoon
Translated by Yael S.
1315 – Tayasir checkpoint
Extremely hot. Two soldiers at the vehicles' checkpoint and one at the pedestrians inspection post.
A few cars and a tractor cross the checkpoint without delays.
Military vehicles arrive at the base and drive away.
On our way over, we saw army tents on both sides of the road leading to Tyseer. Total control of the area.
Cars arriving from the direction of Tyseer and Tubas are delayed for inspection and soldiers circle the car from all sides.
14:30 – Hamra checkpoint
Car crossing over quickly on both sides.
Men coming out of inspection put their belts on as they walk.
Two female settlers pass by in their car an stop to take a photo of us.
14:45 – Change of shifts. Passage stops for a few minutes. In the mean time all wait: children. men and women in this terrible heat.
14:55 – The checkpoint is back to work and soldiers let people cross over on both sides simultaneously. There are no delays and the general picture is grim. Our Canadian guest keeps saying that she is sad and feels dad.
15:15 – We left.
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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