Ras Abu Sbitan (Olive Terminal), Sheikh Saed, Silwan, Mon 4.11.13, Morning
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7:00 Sheikh Saed Construction is advancing. A thick concrete wall has been built, and beyond it foundations for the wall. This time we had no problem going up and talking to people. They say that most residents with a blue ID have left Jabel Mukhaber. Yet people still ask hopefully if we know anything new about progress in Sheikh Saed. All that remains to be said is that the Sheikh Saed checkpoint is not being closed but upgraded to a permanent building. Silwan Roads full of garbage, and busy morning traffic. Security guards of the local settlers and City of David have their hands full. No delays of vehicles or persons. Olive Terminal A border police jeep is sometimes parked next to the opening in the wall. From the threatening pillbox above, orders and warnings on the loudspeaker to vehicles at the eastern opening can be heard all the time. We meet two in need of Silvia's help. One of them says he was arrested and convicted for illegal presence in Israel (he is caregiver for the old and ailing), and after his sentencing his ID was not returned. He was represented by a Palestinian lawyer but doesn't want to employ him further because of the cost. It looks as though he can get by on his own. The checkpoint itself is empty, and the staff report that thousands cross early in the morning — until 5:30. |
Ras Abu Sbitan (Olive Terminal)
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A large checkpoint/crossing to the area of a-Tur, Abu Dis and the Old City; only for pedestrians. Located on Jerusalem’s municipal boundary.
One of the major crossings in Jerusalem’s central sector. It is located on the separation fence between the northern portion of the al-Ezariya neighborhood and the neighborhood of a-Tur and the rest of East Jerusalem. It is manned by Border Police soldiers and private security companies and operates 24 hours a day. Palestinians are forbidden to go through, other than permanent residents of East Jerusalem (holders of blue ID cards) and holders of work and commercial permits who are allowed through only on foot.
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Sheikh Sa'ed
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A checkpoint limited to pedestrians, located on Jerusalem’s municipal boundary.
The checkpoint sits on the separation fence at the entrance to Sheikh Sa’ad, dividing it from its neighbourhood of Jabel Mukkabar. It’s manned by Border Police soldiers and private security companies and operates 24 hours a day. Palestinians are forbidden to go through, other than residents of Jabel Mukkabar or Sheikh Sa'ad who have permits. Both groups are permitted through only on foot. Residents of East Jerusalem who don’t live in Jabel Mukkabar are also allowed to cross to Sheikh Sa’ad, but not in the opposite direction; they must return through the Sawahira ash Sharqiya checkpoint.
Anat TuegMay-20-2026Nabi Samwil. This is what living conditions look like in an enclave village without building or renovation permits
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Silwan
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Silwan is south of the Old City of Jerusalem and has become one of the main confrontation areas with settlers.
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