Abu Dis, Container Wednesday PM, 09.02.05Observers: Yael R., Tirtza F., Ayelet F. (reporting)14:30-17:3014:30 BawabeNo soldiers or BP, people pass through the monastery and every possible gap in the wall.14:55Police on the entry to Al-Ezariya15:00 ContainerCheckpoint commander: M.. Due to previous bad experience with M we choose to stand near the grocery store. H. (Hayim) from the DCO is present as well.No line on the southern lane, a short line north.7 taxis are detained during our stay, each for about 30 minutes. 4 pedestrians are detained for a similar period of time.The lines at the checkpoint get occasionally longer, but most of the time the checkpoint is nearly empty.A van coming from Bethlehem is rigorously checked by M. himself, as there are no dog handlers. Some cargo is taken off the back and roof of the truck. 30 minutes later the van is allowed to go on. 17:30We leave the checkpoint empty.