Events Witnessed:
There is traffic going in both directions. Soldiers are checking the IDs of every driver. One car is allowed through in both directions about every 5 minutes. Soldiers check some young men who are walking, especially those carrying bags.
17:10- Two soldiers ask us who we are.
17:25- Two trucks are turned back to Ramallah.
17:35- A man driving from Ramallah with a permit is allowed through. An ambulance passes without being checked.
17:50- Cars pass faster-about three minutes per car. Traffic on Surda side is gone.
18:00- Car with a magnetic identity card is checked for five minutes.
18:15- A truck is turned around. No private cars are allowed to cross the checkpoint.