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Sansana, Thu 17.1.08, Morning

Place: Meitar checkpoint / Sansana
Tags: Slow passage
Observers: chaya h. dana l.
Jan-17-2008
| Morning

Sansana-Meitar CP
Arrived at 6:30, there were about 700 people waiting in the sheds. According to both the Palestinians and Yehuda, the deputy manager, the passage was opened only at about 5.30.
The delay was caused due to a problem in the workers’ transportation, and a complaint has already been issued by the deputy manager.
The delay caused some troubles among the Palestinians, and most of them were quite embittered, especially because of the cold and the fact they have to take off their coats and shoes to be checked.
We told Yehuda that one of his workers exhibited a somewhat twisted (and humiliating) sense of humor towards the Palestinians and he promised to look into the matter. When this worker was replaced by another (unconnected with our complaint), matters improved, and by 7:30 there were only about 50 Palestinians left waiting. The Palestinians we talked to said that yesterday and the day before the passage was o.k.

We were told that now Palestinians are allowed to bring their cans of drinking water but not coffee, sugar or cream. We were told that the electronic device isn’t able to check such items.

  • 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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