Qalandiya, Hizma, Atara, Ofra, Lil

Qalandiya, Hizma, Atara, Ofra, Lil, Friday morning, 6.4.2007Observers: Netta E. Tamar A. (reporting), Natanya translating6.20 Hizma is empty.6.45 Checkpiont AtaraHardly any traffic. Friday and therefore there is no line, but 2-5 cars traveling in the direction of Bir Zeit had each to wait two minutes until the soldiers took the trouble to motion them forward. We went on to the checkpoint at Dir Balut which was empty. People living next to the checkpoint said that at the moment there are no special problems there and the soldiers' behavior changes according to their moods. On the way we saw intensive work on the 'obstacle of the envelope line and Mirkam Hachaim.' In simply Hebrew the fence being built around the settlements of Ofarim and Beit Arieh which are on the southern side of the east block of Ariel which is to be attached to Israel.8.00 On the way back to the checkpoint of Atara ….empty.8.17 - A rolling checkpoint opposite Ofra in the direction of Jerusalem.8-10 - cars in front of us and we wait 25 minutes. As we pass there are 14 cars behind us. The settlers do not wait a minute when they overtake. 9.00 - Lil Little traffic. No delay in those being checked on the way to Ramallah.9.05 Checkpoint at Hizma is empty.