Sheikh Sa’ad checkpoint and the American road, Cliff Hotel and the Kidmat Tzion settlement, A-Zeitun checkpoint (Ras al Sabitan)

Place:

Ras Abu Sbitan (Olive Terminal)

Sheikh Sa'ed

Observers:

Ada G., Chana B., Anat T. (reporting) Translator: Charles K.

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Nov-14-2019

Morning

Cliff Hotel in Abu Dis

Photo:

Anat Tueg

מחסם הזיתים. תור ארוך בגלל פתיחת מסלול אחד בלבד

Ras Abu Sbitan (Olive Terminal)

Photo:

Anat Tueg

Location Description

Ras Abu Sbitan (Olive Terminal)

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A large checkpoint/crossing to the area of a-Tur, Abu Dis and the Old City; only for pedestrians. Located on Jerusalem’s municipal boundary.

One of the major crossings in Jerusalem’s central sector. It is located on the separation fence between the northern portion of the al-Ezariya neighborhood and the neighborhood of a-Tur and the rest of East Jerusalem. It is manned by Border Police soldiers and private security companies and operates 24 hours a day. Palestinians are forbidden to go through, other than permanent residents of East Jerusalem (holders of blue ID cards) and holders of work and commercial permits who are allowed through only on foot.

Sheikh Sa'ed

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A checkpoint limited to pedestrians, located on Jerusalem’s municipal boundary.

The checkpoint sits on the separation fence at the entrance to Sheikh Sa’ad, dividing it from its neighbourhood of Jabel Mukkabar. It’s manned by Border Police soldiers and private security companies and operates 24 hours a day. Palestinians are forbidden to go through, other than residents of Jabel Mukkabar or Sheikh Sa'ad who have permits. Both groups are permitted through only on foot. Residents of East Jerusalem who don’t live in Jabel Mukkabar are also allowed to cross to Sheikh Sa’ad, but not in the opposite direction; they must return through the Sawahira ash Sharqiya checkpoint.

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