Sansana, Thu 13.3.08, Morning
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The parking lot is full with cars waiting for workers. The workers that pass the checkpoint tell us that the last few days were bad. We hear a lot of bitterness from everyone we speak with. They tell us about the slow passage, being late to work, dogs checking cars. There's also a specific story about a worker that his electric screwdriver seemed suspicious and was blown by the police. Among the complaining people is an Israeli driver (a Russian accent). We see Shlomi and approach him. According to him, everything is fine, no problems at all. Regarding the screwdriver he claims that the owner was given a form and was instructed to go to a police station and claim the compensation. In the Palestinian side there are a few tens of workers. They are also bitter but the passage is relatively fast.
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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