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Sansana, Sun 20.1.08, Afternoon

Place: Meitar checkpoint / Sansana
Observers: Petti and Nurit Sh.
Jan-20-2008
| Afternoon

Sanana-Meitar Crossing

16:45

As the situation was last week, there were very few workers returning, and those who did were processed immediately. The delays we discovered on the first day of "privatization" appear to have disappeared – at least in the late afternoon.

Next week we will go on Thursday afternoon to see how things are at the end of the week.

  • 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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