Ar-Ram, Qalandiya 16.05.05 p.m.Observers: Shulamit P., Tzipi A. (reporting)14:45 – 17:0014:45 Ar-Ram.Few passing. soldiers appear happy during their cigarette break. There were no detainees and a long line of vehicles waiting passage into Jerusalem. Qalandiya: There was the regular improvised teeming market in every corner. It appears that new, colorful stands have been added.15:15 Qalandiya checkpoint: The humanitarian crossing is jammed with women, with children and babies in their hands. The check was so — also in the men’s lane. Suitcases and packages are opened and personal possessions are checked. The soldiers carry their weapons ready for use with their fingers on the trigger.”This is what we go through every day” said one of the people crossing who was asked to remove the belt from his trousers while he was going through the magnetic check.The line of vehicles at the checkpoint was long and the traffic proceeded slowly.16:45 When we returned to Ar-Ram, we were the only people crossing the checkpoint. The soldiers were busy with manning their posts. There were no detainees and also the line of vehicles was gone.