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Irtah, Jubara

Observers: Yael A.,Leah S.,Judith H.
Feb-26-2006
| Morning

Irtah, Jubara. Sunday, 26/02/06 AM Observers:Yael A., Leah S., Judith H.(reporting) Summary Arrived at 6.30am to Irtah. There were many Palestinian and Israeliemployers waiting for workers. The passage through the gates was swift and efficient.Some of the Palestinians complained that after the normal security procedure some of them have to go through a special room in which they are checked again and kept for a long time. We went to talk to the Israeli guy who was in charge in that morning. He told us that they pass 700 people per hour but about 70% are sent for another check in a room. He did not tell us what the reason is but implied that the regular checking is not sufficient. In Jubarait was absolutely empty. The soldiers said that there was a warning and the Palestinians refrain from coming. We left at 7.45

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