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Sansana (Meitar Crossing), Mon 3.6.13, Morning

Place: Meitar checkpoint / Sansana
Tags: Children Transfer Permits to Israel Women
Observers: Noa, Hagit (reporting)
Jun-03-2013
| Morning

 

Naomi Gal translating

 

Meitar-Sansana Crossing

By the time we got to the checkpoint the workers had already passed except a small group of people detained for various reasons, sitting next to the checkpoint. 
Inside the CP: groups of families arriving to visit prisoners and a group of 50 people from the Qafishah family from Hebron (Azam, Hiatam, their children, wives, sisters) on their way to a fun day at Tel Aviv beach organized by the women of Mahasom Watch and other organizations. Everyone is smiling and is really nice. It is great to meet them outside of Hebron. There are hugs and kisses on both sides.

The checkpoint personal, with M. and Z. leading, open a special line for them, let us into the checkpoint and assure us that on Wednesday and Thursday (more sea days) they will do the same. And as Z. from the checkpoint says: "Let them have a good time in Israel!" Within 20 minutes they all passed. We accompanied them to the Israeli bus and off to the seashore.

I am tough and jaded, but Noa had tears in her eyes. It’s hard to see how people go through the blockades, walls and the concrete – all so ugly and brutal. Designed for cows not for people.

 

  • Meitar checkpoint / Sansana

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    • Meitar Checkpoint / Sansana The checkpoint is located on the Green Line and serves as a border crossing between Israel and the West Bank. It is managed by the  Border Crossing Authority of the Defense Ministry. It is comprised of sections for the transfer of goods as well as a vehicle checkpoint (intended for holders of blue identity cards, foreign nationals or diplomats and international organizations). Passing of Palestinians is prohibited, except for those with entry permits to Israel. Palestinians  are permitted to cross on foot only. The crossing  has a DCO / DCL / DCL / DCL (District Coordination  Office), a customs unit, supervision, and a police unit. In the last year, a breach has been opened  in the fence, not far from the crossing. This breach is known to all, including the army. There does not appear to be any interest in blocking it, probably as it permits needed Palestinian workers without the bureaucratic permits to get to work in Israel. Food stalls and a parking area economy have been created, but incidents of violent abuse by border police have also been recorded. Updated April 2022
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