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Hebron, Sansana, Wed 5.8.09, Morning

Place: Hebron Meitar checkpoint / Sansana
Tags: Soldiers at checkpoints
Observers: zipi z., yael j., yehudit k. (reporting)
Aug-05-2009
| Morning

tran. by Naomi S.

Sansana
Starting later than usual, we passed through Sansana, which was empty of passengers, except for the dog-operator with a monstrous black creature on a leash. Pastoral peace. Two trucks stood in the goods lane, loading depot. 

Hebron
On to deserted, ghostly Hebron, its streets empty except for a settler scuttling through and a few Palestinians hurrying through the Moslem cemetery. We walked through town, stopping to talk to two Paratroopers at a checkpoint. Responding to our questions, one of them said to us, in those very words, and with ridiculous arrogance, that he was proud to serve national security and how good it is to die for the motherland.  Yes, he was in constant danger from terrorists, male and female, and yes he shared his experiences with friends and his dad and no, the neighbours should be troubled by his presence, he wasn't disrupting their lives. His companion seemed to disagree, but it was unclear why, precisely. 
We passed by a poster inviting participation to pray on the Temple Mount, ours and only ours for ever.. Unfortunately we missed the event. After a short detour through Zone A to support the Palestinian economy by purchasing some glass, we returned to the State of Israel, unharmed. 

  • 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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