Sansana, Mon 9.11.09, Morning
Translation: Bracha B.A.
05:15: The person in charge of the crossing is here and greets us. There is no crowding and people are moving. No one is waiting in line.
05:30: A lot of people arrive and the line grows longer. Occasionally someone greets the crossing manager and says good morning.
Among those going through there are some who complain that when we are not here, there are problems, and they ask us to come every day.
05:45: A lot of people arrive and the line grows longer, but people are moving through at a reasonable rate and the line is moving. We cannot observe what is going on inside the facility or see how long people have to wait inside, but judging by how fast the last people are moving it appears there's no delay while people are being checked.
While we were there, there was no crowding or pressure.
06:15: On our way out we passed by the checkpoints where vehicles entering Israel are inspected. A female security guard, dog handler, and dog, were checking a transit. I took photographs. A security guard immediately came up to us and asked us not to take pictures. He claimed that there were police orders that forbid taking pictures. We asked to see the orders in writing.
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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