Bethlehem, Etzion DCL, Wed 24.12.08, Afternoon

14:00 - 15:00 Etzion DCL: Wednesday was Christmas eve. We arrived at the DCL at 14:00. Things were looking good.

Seventy numbers have been distributed during the morning. We were told, once we entered the inner room, by the posts, that only 20 people had entered. About 40 people were waiting outside. None of them had numbers. Ten people were waiting for investigations at the GSS.

All the commanders, apart for one, were at Bethlehem because of the holiday. At about 15:00 there were 8 Palestinians inside, two have by taken in for investigation, and the rest were still waiting. From what we understood no one was considering to assist those who were waiting because there was much pressure due to the need in permits during the Christian holiday.

 We left at 15:00 and intended to come back but we were held up at Beit Ummar until 17:45… 

Happy Christmas