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Sansana, Thu 3.4.08, Morning

Place: Meitar checkpoint / Sansana
Tags: Arbitrariness, e.g. an arbitrary decision
Observers: Nurit S, Tal E (reporting)
Apr-03-2008
| Morning

 

5:40 – 5:15

Only a few transits in the parking lot when we arrive. Some of the workers are praying. The workers that seem pleased with the smooth passage of the checkpoint for the past few days. From what we can see the check ups are quick and they let many people pass together.  On the Palestinian side the parking lot is not full as always.
There's no queue at all. 
A Palestinian approaches us to complain about his permit that was confiscated by the shabak and then returned to him after a month. Since then he is delayed for 10-15 minutes each time he passes the checkpoint.
We gave him the phone number of MachsomWatch. 

  • 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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