Ras Abu Sbitan (Olive Terminal), Sheikh Saed, Thu 29.8.13, Morning
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6:30 Sheikh Saed
There's evidence of some sort of work near the fence extending south. Near the checkpoint, there's a new sign reporting upgrading work for the benefit of the residents, promising parking and the construction of installations for the checkpoint. No mention of the wall/fence. People gather round the sign, shrug, and move on.
At the checkpoint, traffic is lively. Children cross without inspection. Lines do not form.
Olive Terminal
Here too children are back to school.
Most of the time the middle checking-booth is not working, creating pressure on the other two. The lights above the turnstiles, indicating open or closed, blink on and off regardless of the situation on the ground. People can't tell whether a position is operative, or where they should stand. Another little humiliation for the occupied on the part of the technologically powerful occupier.
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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