Beit Iba
Beit Iba, Tuesday. 29.08.06 PM,Observers: Dina P., Pithiah A. 14:30: Jit checkpoint, about 10 vehicles on either side. 15:00: Beit Iba checkpoint, 12 detainees, taxi drivers and students. The commander, Eli, insisted on keeping them in the detention cell until 18:30. We called 7 times to the Hotline. Miriam promised that she would send someone to check the situation, but no one arrived. They must insure that there is a water supply in this heat. People complained all the time of thirst, especially the detainees. There must be covering for the humanitarian line for women. They are broiling in the sun until their turn comes to be inspected. There are no female soldiers at this checkpoint for inspecting the women. There was one case where a woman claimed that she had her underwear in her bag and refused to give it to a male soldier for inspection. At 17:30 all the detainees were released, and also we left. 17:40: 20 vehicles waiting on either side at Jit junction.