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Hebron, Sansana, Sun 24.1.10, Morning

Observers: Yael Z. and Noga R. (reports)
Jan-24-2010
| Morning

Meytar-Sansana
Meytar checkpoint was particularly busy today. There was rather a considerable number of people at the entry to the checking lane, but when we arrived there it seemed that pressure was subsiding. Apart from that, there were also prisoners' families, awaiting their turn.
Hebron
Hebron was very deserted this morning. This was partly due to the school break, and partly perhaps to the cold. Most of our tour was done by foot today. At the Patriarchs' Cave CP border police soldiers detained three Palestinian youths for rather a long time. They seemingly examined their IDs, but the whole affair was conducted so lazily, that one of the detainees impatiently threatened to leave without his ID. Given that we were not joyously received there, we concluded that the border policemen might be delaying the whole thing spitefully, against us, so we left. When we returned a bit later, none of the detainees was there any longer.
The steel doors of the houses sitting right on the streets are full of "Kahane was Right!" and "Kill the Arabs" graffiti.
On the way out of Kiryat Arba, on the hill opposite, two new caravans have emerged, in addition to the tent posited there already some time ago. 

  • 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:

       

      1. Bet Hameriva CP- manned with a pillbox
      2. Kapisha quarter CP (the northern side of Zion axis) - manned with a pillbox
      3. The 160 turn CP (the southern side of Zion axis) - manned with a pillbox
      4. Avraham Avinu quarter - watch station
      5. The pharmacy CP - checking inside a caravan with a magnometer
      6. Tarpat (1929) CP - checking inside a caravan with a magnometer
      7. Tel Rumeida CP - guarding station
      8. Beit Hadassah CP - guarding station

      Three checkpoints around the Tomb of the Patriarchs

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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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