Qalqiliya, Sun 18.1.09, Afternoon
Qalqiliya
13:40 No vehicles entering Qalqiliya, but there are about 15 vehicles
waiting to exit. We see 3 men, dressed in civilian clothing, at the
far checkpoint, from time to time approaching the vehicles and
talking to the drivers, checking IDs, they are also stopping at
random vehicles entering Qalqiliya. We are told by the soldiers not
to photograph the `civilians', when asked who are they, we were
brushed off with a mumble "not important".
Anabta
16:25 About 20 vehicles coming out of Tulkarm, drivers' IDs are being
checked at random, moving, but slowly.
Jubara
16:55 We are greeted by the soldiers with a friendly shalom, and a
prompt opening of the gate to Ar Ras.
Ar Ras
16:58 Approximately 12 vehicles coming from Tulkarm, and a few from
the East, their IDs are being checked and the trunks of the vehicle.
The soldiers are working and the queues are moving. We leave at 17:15
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Qalqiliya checkpoint
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Qalqilya is surrounded on all sides by the separation barrier. The only exit from the city is in the east of the city on the road that leaves the city in an easterly direction. This is where the checkpoint was located. When the checkpoint was active until 2009 our shifts watched long queues of cars being inspected at the only exit from the city to the West Bank. The checkpoint was canceled, but there is a military presence at the entrance to the city.
Nina SebaAug-18-2025Azzun: Enclosed by a high fence and the gate to the village is closed
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