Tayasir, Tue 1.2.11, Afternoon
13:00
– Tayasir checkpoint
Upon arrival, we heard from a distance, "No talking with them". We parked and went over to the checkpoint. As expected a soldier approached us and demanded that we go back as far as the concrete blocks, this is an order of his Company commander which over rules any other authority because we "interfere with his work". Not that there was any "work" .
There is one car on either side. We saw no point in arguing and heating up the atmosphere, and we were able to observe each and every vehicle as it was inspected and how passengers in a car that arrives from the West Bank get off, go into the inspection area, come out with their belts in their hands and re-enter the car that was already inspected (Papers only without mirrors under the car as recently observed in the checkpoints of Anin and Shaked-Tura).
We were able to see all thepassengers getting off the car. A elderly white haired man and a few children went through inside their car. Some stopped by us saying what we're used to hear – that when we're here all is well "come every day" and "If you could hide so that you would not be seen, you would have observed a different conduct".
We should emphasize that vehicles that were going West just waited for the "invite" waive but were not inspected. There was no line on any side, passage was ongoing and streamed along.
Because we got lost and came rather late to Tayasir, we decided that there was no room for another delay and we've continued to the Hamara checkpoint.
14:00– Hamara checkpoint
We came close to the c
heckpoint with no interference.
Here too , vehicles coming from the West Bank, going to Nablus just waited for the waiving hand that signaled to drive through without the inspection.
Those who came from the West Bank unloaded their passengers before the inspection area, they were inspected (that did not appear too strict) and waited for the passengers who were seen walking out of inspection with their belts in their hand etc. We spoke to some but no complains were heard and there were no problems.
Tayasir CP
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Located on road 5799, It is one of the checkpoints control the passage between the northern West Bank and the Jordan Valley. For a long time, it stood empty and open, with only a sign next to it warning against entering Area A. It was adjacent to an old military camp - now everything is neglected. How much money was invested here, and how much brainwashing was done to the soldiers of Netzah Yehuda and Kfir.
Today, it is very difficult to pass there. Many delays. Often, teachers from Tubas are not allowed to pass into the Valley to villages like Ein al-Bida where the local schools are located, and there are no classes. There are additional days when the checkpoint is closed. In general, there is a wait there of about two to four hours to go towards the Valley and also to return. Many times the Palestinians are forced to use the Hamra checkpoint, which also leads into Tubas and the West Bank, but there is also a huge queue there and a long wait.
Following a deadly attack on soldiers at the nearby base in February 2025, the checkpoint was completely closed for the time being. (Updated March 2025)
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