Photos
The northern
Gate of Jayyous in the "Temporary Separation Barrier"
Winter
2004/2005
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Waiting.
Control.
Waiting.
Electric sensors along the whole fence registrating any movement.
Speed limit for Israeli soldiers: 50 km/h.
Waiting.
Farmer can pass the gate back home to the village.
Waiting for the opening of the gate.
In comparison:
Fence on the Green
Line, marking the border between Israel and Jordan from 1948 to 1967.
Helle Preisler (EAPPI) discussing regulations with Israeli soldiers.
Farmers need to show their ID together with a special permit, issued by the Civil Administration of the Israeli Army at the nearby settlement Qedumim.
Gate 943 is closed 20 hours a day (16:45-5:30, 6:30-7:15, 8:15-12:30, 13:30-15:45).
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