Hasmonaim, Makabim checkpoints - at dawn. for work

Place:

Hashmonaim (Ni'lin)

Makkabim (Beit Sira)

Observers:

Ronit D., Anat T.

Dec-29-2022

Morning

Walking in the dark to the Hashmonaim checkpoint

Photo:

Anat Tueg

On the way to the Hashmonaim checkpoint

Photo:

Anat Tueg

Hashmonaim Checkpoint: Will they find work today?

Photo:

Anat Tueg

Location Description

Hashmonaim (Ni'lin)

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Hashmonaim (Ni'lin)

The checkpoint is located on the separation fence that forms the Seam Zone of Modi'in Illit on Road 446, slightly south of the entrance to Na'alin.
This Checkpoint is designed for Palestinians (pedestrians) who have permits to work in Israel. About 8000 people pass through it every morning. They are checked in the testing facility.
The checkpoint is open for the Palestinians on weekdays 04: 00 to 19: 00. On Friday 04: 00-13: 00.
Israelis, foreigners, diplomats, and international organizations are allowed to cross by car seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Aug-2-2011

Hanna Aviram

Ni'lin/Kiryat Sefer crossing 02.08.11

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Makkabim (Beit Sira)

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Makkabim checkpoint is located on Road 443. The road leads, through Palestinian territory, from Jerusalem to the Modi'in area and west, and passes through an area designated in 1949 as the no-man's land. Travel on the road from east to west is only allowed to Israelis. Palestinians with an entry permit to Israel can only cross the checkpoint as pedestrians. Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 05: 00-11: 30.
About 3,000 Palestinians pass through the checkpoint every day. The checkpoint is managed by a civilian security company.