Jerusalem
Bethlehem vicinity, Thursday, 22.3.07, AMObservers: Ruth E., Aviva W., Rama Y. (reporting), a guest06:45, Bethlehem CP: A “normal” morning, i.e., those who were already outside the CP when we arrived complained about the crowding, as they were the first to come, and so had to wait till the CP opened, while those who came a bit later, when the crowding was alleviated, reported, on the contrary, that it was a “good” morning. A woman, a Christian from Bethlehem, told us that she had been already in contact with our colleague Sylvia P., concerning a special permit for her family to visit Jerusalem at Easter. She added that her daughter, aged 17, had never been to Jerusalem, and she wanted her to see the city.08:00, Ezyon DCL: About thirty persons, all waiting for humanitarian permits. The DCL opened at 08:15. A man, holding in his hands a toddler of two, waited for his wife who was the first to enter – the little boy has to undergo an operation in Jerusalem. The woman came out at 08:40 with the necessary permit.
Jerusalem
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The places in East Jerusalem which are visited routinely by MachsomWatch women are Silwan and Sheikh Jarrah. During the month of Ramadan, also the Old City and its environs are monitored.
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