Beit Iba, Jit, Mon 16.6.08, Morning
Observers:
Osnat R., Frances T (reporting).
Jun-16-2008
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Morning
08.15 Jit There is quite a lot of traffic at the checkpost. While the machsom is not manned, there is a Hummer at the side of the road and soldiers checking vehicles coming from Nablus going west. About 4 cars are waiting there. On the way to Beit Iba we witness what seems to be a serious accident and a long line of cars in both directions. The police and army are controlling the situation. No indication of injured but considerable damage.
08.30 Beit Iba
The checkpost is reasonably quiet with occasional pedestrians going in the direction of Nablus when a bus arrives and unloads passengers. A new red line has been painted on the ground apparently to keep the pedestrians from getting close to the army booth for checking.
One soldier is told to stand by the magnometer to keep an eye on Palestinians crossing from Nablus. He is reprimanded by a superior for not leveling his gun at the people going through.
09.45 We leave.