Hebron, Sansana (Meitar Crossing), South Hebron Hills
We left at noon but, being Ramadan, we could not visit people and so the shift only covered the journey along road 60 and the city of Hebron.
Immediately after the Meitar crossing, a large advertisement concerning the warehouses in the market in the industrial zone of Meitarim dominated the way. Indeed, the complex is starting to look like Airport City. New construction in the settlements Shima, in Susiya, also Eshtamoa in a western direction, something that looks like a large tent for events. The settlements are thriving. At the crossroads leading to Area A, in addition to the large red signage, there are cute yellow signs with arrows in green and red, with a European ornate look, reports that the Palestinian Authority, for its part, also erected roadblocks inside, in defense of the entry of the Corona virus from Israel into the occupied areas..
East of the road which goes up from the gas station at Kiryat Arba, opposite the military camp, Atta Jaber’s private land is fenced in like a construction site, with a large sign on it in Rashi script: We have not forgotten your destroyed home.
Of course it is appropriate on Tisha B’Av to mourn the destruction of the Temple. The “Thieving Cossack” firmly strengthens the image of the poor Jew as he builds his homes for glory and dafke destroys the Palestinian homes. In Kiryat Arba itself, signs at every corner pointing to settlements, the Museum of the Land of Judah, and also: in Hebron, renovating the “Peace House,” which seems to have had a floor added to it but this is unclear. And there are also renovations at “Rachel’s house” in what appears to be an expansion/
And it is important to read what it says on the sign – close up – a branch of the “Peace House” maybe: Expand your tent.
To the left of the Cave of the Patriarchs, perhaps an extension of Gutnick’s restaurant, which is now advertised as a heritage center, and the vehicle of the Chabad mitzvahs parked at the entrance.
According to the material from the press sent by Hagit, a bridge is planned to the right of the Cave of the Patriarchs, which will access the entrance for men, Jews only of course. Border Patrol soldiers have not heard of such a plan, and Palestinian stores are closed due to the combination of Ramadan and heavy heat. The extension is divided into several prayer complexes for up to 19 people [20 people are already scheduled to split into two prayer quarters according to the rabbinical guidelines, which are coordinated with the Ministry of Health], with “standards” of Torah study at distances as required, and are numbered 1-19. Is it true that the Jews are very disciplined and civilized, unlike their cousins?
Hebron
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According to Wye Plantation Accords (1997), Hebron is divided in two: H1 is under Palestinian Authority control, H2 is under Israeli control. In Hebron there are 170,000 Palestinian citizens, 60,000 of them in H2. Between the two areas are permanent checkpoints, manned at all hours, preventing Palestinian movement between them and controlling passage of permit holders such as teachers and schoolchildren. Some 800 Jews live in Avraham Avinu Quarter and Tel Rumeida, on Givat HaAvot and in the wholesale market.
Checkpoints observed in H2:
- Bet Hameriva CP- manned with a pillbox
- Kapisha quarter CP (the northern side of Zion axis) - manned with a pillbox
- The 160 turn CP (the southern side of Zion axis) - manned with a pillbox
- Avraham Avinu quarter - watch station
- The pharmacy CP - checking inside a caravan with a magnometer
- Tarpat (1929) CP - checking inside a caravan with a magnometer
- Tel Rumeida CP - guarding station
- Beit Hadassah CP - guarding station
Three checkpoints around the Tomb of the Patriarchs
Lea ShakdielMay-27-2025Hebron, settlers vandalized the sign of the girls' school
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Meitar checkpoint / Sansana
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Meitar Checkpoint / Sansana The checkpoint is located on the Green Line and serves as a border crossing between Israel and the West Bank. It is managed by the Border Crossing Authority of the Defense Ministry. It is comprised of sections for the transfer of goods as well as a vehicle checkpoint (intended for holders of blue identity cards, foreign nationals or diplomats and international organizations). Passing of Palestinians is prohibited, except for those with entry permits to Israel. Palestinians are permitted to cross on foot only. The crossing has a DCO / DCL / DCL / DCL (District Coordination Office), a customs unit, supervision, and a police unit. In the last year, a breach has been opened in the fence, not far from the crossing. This breach is known to all, including the army. There does not appear to be any interest in blocking it, probably as it permits needed Palestinian workers without the bureaucratic permits to get to work in Israel. Food stalls and a parking area economy have been created, but incidents of violent abuse by border police have also been recorded. Updated April 2022
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South Hebron Hills
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South Hebron Hills
South Hebron Hills is a large area in the West Bank's southern part.
Yatta is a major city in this area: right in the border zone between the fertile region of Hebron and its surroundings and the desert of the Hebron Hills. Yatta has about 64,000 inhabitants.
The surrounding villages are called Masafer Yatta (Yatta's daughter villages). Their inhabitants subsist on livestock and agriculture. Agriculture is possible only in small plots, especially near streams. Most of the area consists of rocky terraces.Since the beginning of the 1980s, many settlements have been established on the agricultural land cultivated by the Palestinians in the South Hebron Hills region: Carmel, Maon, Susia, Masadot Yehuda, Othniel, and more. Since the settlements were established and Palestinians cultivation areas have been reduced; the residents of the South Hebron Hills have been suffering from harassment by the settlers. Attempts to evict and demolish houses have continued, along with withholding water and electricity. The military and police usually refrain from intervening in violent incidents between settlers and Palestinians do not enforce the law when it comes to the investigation of extensive violent Jewish settlers. The harassment in the South Hebron Hills includes attacking and attempting to burn residential tents, harassing dogs, harming herds, and preventing access to pastures.
There are several checkpoints in the South Hebron Hills, on Routes 317 and 60. In most of them, no military presence is apparent, but rather an array of pillboxes monitor the villages. Roadblocks are frequently set up according to the settlers and the army's needs. These are located at the Zif Junction, the Dura-al Fawwar crossing, and the Sheep Junction at the southern entrance to Hebron.
Updated April 2022
A Palestinian residentJun-9-2025Fuqiqis - Settler boys arrive with a herd and harass family members
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