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List of military checkpoints in the West Bank and Gaza Strip

Name Sort descending District Staffing Checkpoint Type Description
'Abud Ramallah and al-Bira Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a gate at the entrance to the village.

'Asakrah Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
'Atarah (Southern entrance) Ramallah and al-Bira Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a gate at the entrance to the village.

'Atarah - Bir Zeit Ramallah and al-Bira Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a checkpoint on the way to the village, where random checks are carried out – mostly from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., and again in the afternoon from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
 

'Azzun (northern entrance) Qalqiliya Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
'Ein Siniya Ramallah and al-Bira Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a checkpoint on the way to the village, where random checks are carried out – mostly from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., and again in the afternoon from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
 

'Ein Yabrud (Northeast entrance) Ramallah and al-Bira Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a checkpoint on the way to the village, where random checks are carried out – mostly from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., and again in the afternoon from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
 

'Ein Yabrud (Underpass to Silwad) Ramallah and al-Bira Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a gate at the entrance to the underpass leading to the village.
 

'Izbat a-Tabib (main entrance) Qalqiliya Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
a-Dhahiriyah (Main Entrance) Hebron Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

The military closes the gate from 5:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M.

a-Jaber 1 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs. Located in the neighborhood of a-Jaber. Prevents access to the neighborhoods of a-Salaimeh and Gheith and to the Prevents access the eastern side of the Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi) compound.

a-Jaber 2 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete blocks. Located in the neighborhood of a-Jaber. Blocks access to the neighborhoods of a-Salaimeh and Gheith and the eastern side Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi) compound.

a-Jaber 3 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Gate/concrete blocks. Located in the neighborhood of a-Jaber. Prevents access by Palestinian vehicles to south Hebron.

a-Lubban a-Sharqiyah (Main-Eastern entrance) Nablus Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: The military blocked the main entrance to the village leading to Route 60 with dirt mounds. On 15 Feb. 2024, it replaced the dirt mounds with concrete blocks.

a-Lubban a-Sharqiyah (North) Nablus Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: The military blocked the roads, which lead to residents’ farmland with dirt mounds. On 15 Feb. 2024, it replaced the dirt mounds with concrete blocks.
 

a-Lubban a-Sharqiyah (South) Nablus Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: The military blocked the roads, which lead to residents’ farmland with dirt mounds. On 15 Feb. 2024, it replaced the dirt mounds with concrete blocks.
 

a-Lubban a-Sharqiyah (West) Nablus Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: The military blocked the roads, which lead to residents’ farmland with dirt mounds. On 15 Feb. 2024, it replaced the dirt mounds with concrete blocks.

a-Nabi Saleh Ramallah and al-Bira Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

Includes a watch-tower, metal gate, and concrete blocks. The watch-tower is permanently staffed, but the checkpoint is generally open and only occassionaly staffed, with no set schedule. After 7 October 2023: The military installed a gate at the entrance to the village.
 

A-nabi Saleh square (Halamish) Ramallah and al-Bira Permanently staffed Internal Checkpoint

A checkpoint installed by the military in 2017 at the junction between the settlement of Halamish, the village of a-Nabi Saleh, and Route 465. The checkpoint includes a watchtower, a booth, and concrete blocks. Staffed by the military around the clock. Inspection of people passing through the checkpoint is conducted at random.

A-Rajabi Building Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Located in the neighborhood of a-Ras. Staffed by the military. Soldiers perform random checks, which have been stepped up since the settlers were allowed to return to the a-Rajabi building in April 2014. Palestinians are allowed through only as pedestrians. The infrastructure of the checkpoint includes a guard booth and a locked gate located approx. 30 meters away. The gate is opened only to let through garbage trucks of the Hebron Municipality.

a-Sadaqa Garden Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Wire mesh fence/metal gate. Located near a-Sadaqa Garden in the old market. Prevents access to the northern side of the Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi) compound.

a-Sahlah 1 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Cement wall/metal door. Located on a-Sahlah Street. Prevents access to the neighborhood of Qeitun, which is home to about 50 Palestinian families. Neighborhood residents must walk about two kilometers via the neighborhood of Abu Sneineh in order to reach the Old City and a-Shuhada Street.

a-Sahlah 2 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Wire mesh fence/concrete blocks. Located near the parking lot on a-Sahlah street, in the area of the Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi). Prevents access to a military surveillance antenna.

a-Salaimeh 1 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Barrels. Located on the northern side of the neighborhood of a-Salaimeh. Prevents access from the east side of the Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi) compound to the neighborhoods of a-Salaimeh and Gheith.

a-Salaimeh 2 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal plates. Located on the northern side of the neighborhood of a-Salaimeh, near Barrier No. 28. Prevents access from the east side of the Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi) compound to the neighborhoods of a-Salaimeh and Gheith.

a-Salaimeh 3 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs. Located on the northern side of the neighborhood of a-Salaimeh. Prevents access to the neighborhood of Jaber and the eastern side Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi) compound.

a-Salaimeh 4 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs/concrete blocks. Located on the northern side of the neighborhood of a-Salaimeh. Prevents access to the neighborhood of Jaber and the eastern side Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi) compound.

a-Salaimeh Neighborhood Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal door /wire mesh/metal plates. Located at the entrance to the neighborhood of a-Salaimeh. The gate is open from 7 A.M. to 10 or 11 P.M. On some Jewish holidays, the gate is not opened at all.

a-Samu' (Southern entrance) Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
a-Samu' (Western entrance) Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
a-Sawahrah a-Sharqiyah East Jerusalem Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier. It separates a-Sawahrah a-Sharqiyah, a-Sawahrah al-Gharbiah and Jabal al-Mukabber from the rest of East Jerusalem. Staffed around the clock by Border Police and private security companies. Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of 1,300 residents who live on the other side of the barrier and whose names are on a list at the crossing and to residents of Jabal al-Mukabber who may cross on foot one way, in the direction a-Sawahrah a-Sharqiya. In early 2014, the Border Police began allowing the listed Palestinians to cross in their vehicles in both directions from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Residents of a-Sawahrah a-Sharqiyah who have entry permits to Israel may not go through this checkpoint and must travel to a-Zeitun Checkpoint.

a-Shalaleh al-Awsat (Middle) 1 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal door with barbed wire fence. Located on a-Shalaleh al-Awsat Street, prevents access to the settlement of Beit Hadassah.

a-Shalaleh al-Awsat (Middle) 2 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal door with wire mesh fence. Located on a-Shalaleh al-Awsat (Middle) Street prevents. Composed of two barriers, 15 meters apart. Prevents access from a-Shalaleh al-Awsat Street to the settlement of Beit Hadassah.

a-Shalaleh Street Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Barrels. Located at the a-Shalaleh Compound, prevents access from Bab a-Zawiyah to the new a-Shalaleh Street.

a-Sheikh Sa'ed East Jerusalem Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier, at the entrance to a-Sheikh Sa’ed. Staffed around the clock by Border Police and private security companies. Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of residents of the Jabal al-Mukabber neighborhood and a-Sheikh Sa’ed residents with entry permits. Both groups may cross only on foot. East Jerusalem residents who do not live in Jabal al-Mukabber are allowed to enter a-Sheikh Sa'ed through the checkpoint, but may not exit from there. To leave a-Sheikh Sa'ed, they have to go through the a-Zeitun or at a-Za'ayem Checkpoint.

a-Shuada Street Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Wire mesh fence/concrete blocks. Located near the parking lot on a-Sahlah street, in the area of the Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi). Prevents access to a military surveillance antenna.

a-Simiya Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

The military blocked the entrance leading to Route 60 with a dirt mound.

a-Taybah Ramallah and al-Bira Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a checkpoint on the way to the village, where random checks are carried out – mostly from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., and again in the afternoon from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.

a-Taybah / Sha'ar Efrayim Tulkarm Permanently staffed/ goods Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier at a spot where it corresponds to the Green Line. Used for the passage of goods. Staffed by private security companies from 7:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. As of 29 May 2024: Served until the war for transferring goods and operated from 7:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Now completely closed.

a-Taybah/Rimmonim Ramallah and al-Bira Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located on Route 457, at the intersection of the access road to the village of a-Taybah and the settlements Rimmonim and Ma'ale Adumim. Includes a watch-tower. The watch-tower is permanently staffed, but the checkpoint is open and rarely staffed, with no set schedule.

a-Tur Nablus Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

The checkpoint separates Mt. Grizim from Nablus. The checkpoint includes a watch-tower, concrete blocks, and a metal gate. Since March 2012, the gate is usually open, rarely staffed, without a set schedule, and people are able to cross freely. Previously, the checkpoint was permanently staffed by the military Samaritans were allowed to cross at all times, and Palestinians with permits (13 families that live east of the checkpoint) were allowed to cross at certain times.

a-Zaitun/Ras Abu Sbitan East Jerusalem Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier, separating al-‘Eizariyah from the neighborhood of a-Tur and the rest of East Jerusalem. Staffed around the clock by Border Police and private security companies. Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of East Jerusalem residents and permit holders, who are allowed to cross only on foot.

a-Za’ayem - Jerusalem East Jerusalem Permanently staffed/ goods Last Checkpoint before Israel

Crossing point in the Separation Barrier, separating a-Za'ayem from Jerusalem. Staffed around the clock by Border Police and private security companies. Palestinians are not permitted to cross, with the exception of East Jerusalem residents who are permitted to cross, but only by vehicle.

a-Za’ayem - West Bank East Jerusalem Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Crossing point in the Separation Barrier, separating a-Za'ayem from the rest of the West Bank (not including Jerusalem). Staffed around the clock by the Border Police and private security companies. Random inspections are conducted of those crossing the checkpoint.

Abed / Tomb of the Patriarchs - South Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Located approximately 50 meters from the Tomb of the Patriarchs checkpoint. Staffed by Border Police. Controls traffic on a-Sahleh St. and the area near the Tomb of the Patriarchs. Everyone who goes through the checkpoint is inspected. Next to the checkpoint are a closed gate and concrete blocks that prevent the passage of Palestinians to the settlers’ “Gutnick Center” building.

Abu a- Rish Neighborhood 4 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Barbed wire fence/metal door. Located in the neighborhood of Abu a-Rish. Prevents pedestrian access from Abu a-Rish and other neighborhoods in south Hebron to the area around the Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi).

Abu a-Rish Neighborhood 1 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

A gate located in the neighborhood of Abu a-Rish, south of the Pharmacy Checkpoint. As of September 2019, the gate is open.

Abu a-Rish Neighborhood 2 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete blocks. Located in the area of the Pharmacy Checkpoint. Originally installed to prevent the passage of Palestinian vehicles. Currently, although the vehicles are already prevented passage at the Pharmacy Checkpoint, the barrier has not been removed.

Abu a-Rish Neighborhood 3 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs. Located in an alley in the neighborhood of Abu a-Rish. Prevents access from the neighborhood to the area around the Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi).

Across from Checkpoint 160 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs/wire mesh fence. Located across from Checkpoint 160. Prevents access from Tareq Ben Ziad Junction and the tile factory.

Across from the Bakery Checkpoint Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal door/wire mesh fence. Located across from the Bakery Checkpoint on a-Sahla Street. Prevents access from this area to Palestinian homes in south Hebron.

al-'Arrub Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

Located at the alternate entrance to al-‘Arrub Refugee Camp. Until the war began, soldiers would infrequently come out of the observation tower there and carry out inspections. Since the war, the checkpoint has been closed to Palestinians.

al-'Arrub R.C. Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
al-'Arrub R.C. (Alternate route) Was removed on 5.3.24 Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
al-'Arrub R.C. (main entrance) Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
al-'Asakirah Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
al-'Udeisah Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

The military blocked the eastern entrance leading to Route 60 with rocks and concrete blocks.

al-Awqaf \ Tnuva Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Located near the entrance to the Avraham Avinu settlement. Staffed by the military. Palestinians are not allowed to go through to a-Shuhada Street.

al-Badhan Nablus Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

Northeast of Nablus. Soldiers randomly frisk pedestrians and search vehicles.

Al-Fahs Junction (Southern entrance to Hebron) Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
al-Fawwar Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

Located on Route 60, at the intersection of al-Fawwar Refugee Camp and the town of Dura. Until the war began, the gate was open and the checkpoint was infrequently staffed by soldiers who carried out random inspections. Vehicles were sometimes forbidden. Since the war, the gate has been closed and Palestinians are not allowed through.

al-Fihaa School Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal door. Located near the al-Fihaa School. Prevents access from a-Sahlah street to south Hebron.

Al-Funduq (alternative entrance) Qalqiliya Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Al-Funduq (main entrance) Qalqiliya Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Al-Hamra Jericho Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Staffed by the military. Up until October 2012 Palestinian vehicles were not allowed to enter the Jordan Valley, with the exception of vehicles registered to residents of the Jordan Valley. Up until May 2015 the checkpoint had been staffed around the clock; since May 2015 it has been intermittently staffed.

al-Haram al-Ibrahimi (The Tomb of the Patriarchs) Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Gate. Located on the northern side of the Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi). Prevents access by Palestinian vehicles from the neighborhood of al-Ja’bari o the Tomb of the Patriarchs compound.

 

al-Hariqah Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Gate/ concrete blocks. Located in the neighborhood of al-Hariqah. Prevents access by Palestinian vehicles into the neighborhood or out of it, to elsewhere in Area H2.

al-Ibrahimiya School 1 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Barrels. Located near the al-Ibrahimiya School. Prevents passage between a-Sahlah street and a-Shuhada Street.

al-Ibrahimiya School 2 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs. Located behind the al-Ibrahimiya School on a-Sahlah Street. Prevents access to the neighborhood of Qeitun, which is home to about 50 Palestinian families. Neighborhood residents must walk about two kilometers via the neighborhood of Abu Sneineh in order to reach the Old City and a-Shuhada Street.

al-Jab’a (near Surif) Bethlehem Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Located on Route 367. Staffed by the military around the clock. Closed to Palestinians.

al-Jawaya (Southern entrance) Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
al-Kafriyat Tulkarm Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Located on the Separation Barrier. Staffed around the clock by the military. Closed to Palestinians with the exception of farmers with entry permits to the seam zone (Palestinians with entry permits to Israel and not the seam zone, may not enter).

al-Karmel Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

The military put up a dirt mound and rocks to block the entrance leading to Route 3176, and from there to Route 317.

al-Khas Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
al-Mahkamah (a-Sahleh) Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Located at the entrance to a-Shuada Street. Permanently staffed by the military; soldiers prevent Palestinians from entering a-Shuada Street.

al-Maniyah (Alternate entrance) Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
al-Maniyah (Eastern entrance) Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
al-Maniyah (Main entrance) Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Al-Mansheya, North (Entrance 1) Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Al-Mansheya, North (Entrance 2) Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
al-Mughayir (Eastern entrance) Ramallah and al-Bira Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a gate at the entrance to the village.
 

al-Muraba’ah Nablus Permanently staffed Internal Checkpoint (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

Located at the al-Muraba’ah Junction southwest of Nablus, on the road leading from the villages of Tell and ‘Iraq Burin to Route 60, is manned 24/7 the clock and open to crossing some of the time, subject to inspections of pedestrians and vehicles.
 

al-Qasabah/Suk Shahin Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal door/concrete slabs/concrete blocks. Located between the Casbah and the settlement of Avraham Avinu.

al-Walajah / Malha / ‘Ein Yalu Bethlehem Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Located on the Green Line. Staffed around the clock by the military, Border Police, and private security companies. Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of East Jerusalem residents.

Alenbi Bridge Jericho Permanently staffed Border Crossing
Anata / al-Esawiyah al-Quds Intermittently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Located on the Eastern Ring Road (4370) opened at the end of 2018 and connecting Route 437 with Route 1 inside Jerusalem. The passage of Palestinians is forbidden except for those with blue IDs cards. Staffed by Border Police from 5:30 A.M. to 12 noon, at which time the checkpoint closes.

Ari'el-Salfit Salfit Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located at the northern entrance to Salfit, south of the village of Kifl Haris. Intermittently staffed by the military. The checkpoint includes a gate and a guard booth. From early in the second Intifadah to September 2011, Palestinians were not allowed to travel on the road which connects the district city of Salfit to the villages north of it. Residents of the villages were forced to take a long detour. Since September 2011 the restrictions have been gradually lifted and today Palestinian vehicles and pedestrians are allowed to cross the checkpoint.

Atarah Ramallah and al-Bira Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Includes a watchtower that is permanently staffed by the military, but the checkpoint itself is open and rarely staffed, with no set schedule.

Bab al-Khan Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal door. Located on the road from the old market to Bab al-Khan. Prevents passage between these two areas.

Bani Dar 1 (the old market) Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal door. Located in the neighborhood of Bani Dar in the old market. Prevents access to a-Sahlah street.

Bani Dar 2 (the old market) Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal plates. Located in the neighborhood of Bani Dar in the old market. Prevents access to a-Sahlah street.

Bani Dar 3 (the old market) Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Located in the neighborhood of Bani Dar in the old market. Metal door. Prevents access to a-Sahlah street.

Bani Na'im (Northwest entrance) Hebron Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint
Bani Na'im (Southern entrance) Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

The military closed a gate it previously installed at the southern entrance, and infrequently puts up a flying checkpoint near the northwestern entrance, which leads to an alternate unpaved road.

Baqah al-Gharbiyah / Nazlat ‘Isa Tulkarm Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier at a location where the Barrier runs along the Green Line. Staffed by the military from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of seven Palestinian families who live west of the Separation Barrier.

Battir Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Beit 'Awwa Hebron Closed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Until the war began, the checkpoint was staffed by soldiers and Border Police officers who carried out random inspections, and Palestinians were allowed through on foot or by car. Since the war, the gates have been closed and Palestinians are not allowed through.

Beit 'Einun (Southern entrance) Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

The military closed a gate it previously installed at the southern entrance, also used by residents of Sa’ir and a-Shuyukh to access Route 60.

Beit 'Ur al-Fauqa Ramallah and al-Bira Permanently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located on a road leading to Route 443, near the village of Beit 'Ur al-Fauqa. Staffed by the military around the clock. Passengers travelling to Ramallah via Route 443 are inspected.

Beit Abu Rajab (Beit HaMachpela) 1 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Wire mesh fence. Located near Beit Abu Rajab (Beit HaMachpela). Prevents access to a-Sahlah street, near the Pharmacy Checkpoint.

Beit Abu Rajab (Beit HaMachpela) 2 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs/concrete blocks/metal door/barbed wire fence/wire mesh fence. Located near Beit Abu Rajab (The Tomb of the Patriarchs Home). Prevents access to a-Sahlah street, near the Pharmacy Checkpoint.

Beit El DCO Ramallah and al-Bira Closed Internal Checkpoint

Located at the northwestern entrance to al-Birah, was open 24 hours a day for Palestinian travel until the war and was rarely staffed. It is now closed to Palestinian travel altogether.

Beit Furik Nablus Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located at the eastern entrance to Nablus. Includes a watch-tower and metal gate. The watch-tower is permanently staffed, but the checkpoint itself is open and rarely staffed, with no set schedule. After 7 Oct. 2023: Soldiers check the ID cards of every person passing through and thoroughly search vehicles, holding traffic up for hours.

 

Beit Hadassah (a-Shuhada) Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Staffed by the military. With the exception of the students and teachers of the Qortoba School, Palestinians are not allowed to go through to a-Shuhada Street. A metal gate at the checkpoint prevents passage.

Beit Hagai (Southern entrance to Hebron) Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Beit Jala (a-Sider) Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Beit Jala (al-'Aaraj) Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Beit Jala DCO Bethlehem Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located at the intersection between Beit Jala and al-Walajah. Has infrastructure that includes concrete blocks, but is usually open and staffed only very rarely, without a set schedule. Until the war, the checkpoint was rarely staffed and Palestinians could cross it freely most of the time. The checkpoint was shut down on 7 October and remained closed for two months. Since December, the checkpoint has been staffed and open, subject to random checks, from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. The military sometimes, but rarely, closes the checkpoint during the day.

Beit Romano Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs. Located near the settlement of Beit Romano. Prevents access from the Gold Market on a-Shalaleh Street to Beit Romano.

Beit Sahur Bethlehem Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Beit Sira Ramallah and al-Bira Permanently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located on a road leading to Route 443, near the village of Beit Sira. Staffed by the military around the clock from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Passengers travelling to Ramallah via Route 443 are inspected.

Beit Ta'mar (Southern entrance) Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Beit Ummar Hebron Closed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Until the war began, the checkpoint was usually open and infrequently staffed by soldiers, without a regular schedule. Since the war, the gate has been closed and Palestinians are not allowed through.

Beita Nablus Open road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023), Internal Checkpoint (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: The military initially blocked the entrance to the village with dirt mounds and later replaced them with concrete blocks. At a manned checkpoint there, soldiers randomly check pedestrians and vehicles. On 15 Feb. 2024, the military also installed a gate at the spot, so far leaving it open.

Bet She’an-Bardala / The Jordan Valley Jenin Permanently staffed/ goods Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier. Staffed around the clock by military and private security companies. Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of East Jerusalem residents who may pass following an thorough inspection. During certain agricultural seasons, Palestinian trucks transporting agricultural produce are allowed to cross twice a week.

Bet Yatir/Kh. Lasefar Hebron Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

For a month beginning 7 October 2023, the military denied the Qabitah family passage at the checkpoint altogether and then allowed it subject to advance application each time.

Bidu/Beit Iksa (Ras Bidu) East Jerusalem Permanently staffed Internal Checkpoint

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier, separating the villages of Bidu and Beit Iksa. Staffed around the clock by Border Police and private security companies. Passage is permitted to all Beit Iksa residents, some Bidu residents, and East Jerusalem residents.

Bitunya commercial crossing East Jerusalem Permanently staffed/ goods Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier. Used only for trucks transporting goods from and to Ramallah, using the "back-to-back" method between the West Bank and Israel. Open from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Bruqin (main entrance - north) Salfit Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Burin Nablus Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023), Open road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: The military blocked the main, western entrance to the village with dirt mounds. On 15 Feb. 2024 it also installed a gate, which is so far open.

Burqha (Nablus, Eastern entrance) Nablus Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: The military blocked the western entrance to the village, which leads to Route 60, with a dirt mound.
 

Checkpoint 17 Nablus Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

Located on Route 5715 leading from ‘Asirah a-Shamaliyah, Zawata and other villages to Nablus, soldiers randomly frisk pedestrians and search vehicles.

Checkpoint 300 Bethlehem Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Until the war, this terminal was staffed 24/7 and Palestinian residents of the West Bank with Israeli entry permits were allowed through. The crossing was shut down on 7 October and remained closed until the end of November. It reopened in December, operating from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. every morning, with hours extended until 10:00 A.M. since mid-January.

Container/Qidron crossing/Wadi a-Nar Bethlehem Permanently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Situated east of Abu Dis. Controls Palestinian travel between the northern and southern West Bank. Includes traffic lanes, access roads, road spikes, traffic lights, and road signs. Until the war, the checkpoint was open 24 hours a day, with random checks. Since October 7, inspections at the checkpoint have been strict. It is now open 24 hours a day for entering Bethlehem, most hours except from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. for exiting.

Dar Salah Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Deir Abu Mash’al Ramallah and al-Bira Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a gate at the entrance to the village.

Deir Ballut Salfit Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Includes a watch-tower that is occasionally staffed. The checkpoint itself is usually open and rarely staffed, without a set schedule. As of 29 May 2024: This checkpoint, used by Palestinians traveling south from the villages of Salfit District towards Ramallah, was previously open and rarely staffed. Since October 7, it is infrequently closed to Palestinian passage.

Deir Ibzi' Ramallah and al-Bira Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a gate at the entrance to the village.
 

Deir Nizam Ramallah and al-Bira Permanently staffed Internal Checkpoint

A checkpoint erected by the military in early 2019 at the southeast entrance to the village of Deir Nizam, leading to Route 450. The checkpoint includes a watchtower, a booth and concrete blocks. Staffed around the clock by the military. Inspection of people passing through the checkpoint is conducted at random.

Deir Nizam (Northeastern entrance) Ramallah and al-Bira Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a gate at the entrance to the village.
 

Deir Nizam (Northwest entrance) Ramallah and al-Bira Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a gate at the entrance to the village.
 

Deir Sharaf (Eastern entrance) Nablus Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: The military blocked the entrance to the village with dirt mounds, barring about 50 families that live in the western part of the village from accessing the rest of the village by car.
 

Deir Sharaf (South-eastern entrance) Nablus Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: The military blocked the entrance to the village with dirt mounds, barring about 50 families that live in the western part of the village from accessing the rest of the village by car.
 

Deir Sharaf (Southern entrance) Nablus Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: The military blocked the entrance to the village with dirt mounds, barring about 50 families that live in the western part of the village from accessing the rest of the village by car.
 

Deir Sharaf (Western entrance) Nablus Permanently staffed Internal Checkpoint (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: The military put up a manned checkpoint at the western entrance to the village, which leads to Route 60. 
 

Diwan a-Rajabi (160) Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Located between the neighborhoods near al-Haram al-Ibrahimi (Tomb of the Patriarchs) and the neighborhoods to the south of it. Staffed around the clock by the military. Palestinians are allowed through only as pedestrians, and passage is barred on Israeli holidays. In 2019, the military expanded and reinforced the infrastructure ¬– which includes turnstiles and electronic screening rooms – and added a decorative picket fence. The military now defines the checkpoint as “a crossing point with a smart screening station.”

Duma (Northern Entrance) Nablus Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: The military blocked the entrances to the village with dirt mounds, forcing residents to take farm roads to other villages and continue driving from there.
 

Duma (Southern Entrance) Nablus Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: the military blocked the entrances to the village with dirt mounds, forcing residents to take farm roads to other villages and continue driving from there.
 

Dura (Alternate route) Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

The military closed a gate it previously installed at the main entrance to the village and blocked with a dirt mound an alternate entrance leading to Route 60.

Dura (The main entrance) Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Efrat / Wadi Rahal Bethlehem Permanently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located on the road that leads to the Efrat settlement and to land owned by Palestinians from Wadi Rahhal. Staffed by Efrat's security guards. Open around the clock to Israelis. Closed to Palestinians.

Ein Gedi Jericho Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Staffed around the clock by the military and private security companies. Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of East Jerusalem residents and holders of Israeli entry permits.

Einabus Nablus Open road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

On 15 Feb. 2024, the military installed a gate at the entrance to the village of ‘Einabus off Route 60. As of 4 March., it was still open.

Entrance to Qalqiliyah Qalqiliya Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Includes a watch-tower, but is generally open and rarely staffed, without a set schedule. As of 29 May 2024: Since October 7, closed off now and then with concrete blocks, and later also barred to pedestrians.

Erez North Gaza Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Used for travel between Gaza and Israel, and from Gaza to the West Bank via Israel. Israel currently allows people through the crossing only in humanitarian cases, as well as to staff-members of international organizations, diplomats and some 1,000 merchants who have permanent entry-permits. On Christian holidays, Israel allows Christians to travel through the crossing. The checkpoint is sometimes used for bringing in medicines and medical equipment.

Gate on Route 505 Salfit Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Gate on Route 57/5616 Tulkarm Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

The military blocked the turnoff from Route 5615 to Route 57, used by residents from the villages of Beit Lid and Safarin, with dirt mounds and boulders.

Giv'at Haavot / al-Muhwal Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Located at the entrance to Giv’at Ha’avot, a settlement which was declared a closed zone by military order. Staffed by the military. The checkpoint has a gate to bar the passage of Palestinian vehicles, with the exception of residents of the al-Muhawel area who have special permits allowing them to drive through in their own cars. Other Palestinians may cross only on foot.

Giv'at Ze’ev / al-Jib East Jerusalem Permanently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Crossing in the Separation Barrier, west of the village of al-Jib. Permanently staffed by Border Police and private security companies.  Closed to Palestinians leaving Ramallah, with the following exceptions: 1) Residents of the al-Khalayleh neighborhood of al-Jib, 2) Residents of al-Jib who own land on the western side of the Separation Barrier, 3) Residents of a-Nabi Samwil for whom this is the only access to Ramallah and the villages of northwest Jerusalem, and 4) Palestinians with work permits for the Givat Ze'ev settlement. 5) UN personnel travelling in UN vehicles. As of February 2015, Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem are permitted to cross into Ramallah.

Givat Ha’avot Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Gate. Located northwest of the Givat Ha’avot/al-Muhwal Checkpoint. Prevents passage by Palestinian vehicles, apart from those of residents of the area with special permits.

Gochia Checkpoint Tubas Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

On 7 October 2023, the military closed the gate at the Gochya checkpoint, which was installed west of the settlements of Beka’ot and Ro’i to limit the movement of Palestinians living in communities east of it to their district town, Tubas, and to the only source of flowing water available to them, in Khirbet ‘Atuf. Until 7 October, the military also used the checkpoint to inspect Palestinian laborers working in settlements. Until January 2024, no Palestinians were allowed through. Since then, soldiers have opened the gate in the morning and at irregular hours during the rest of the day.

Gross Square Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Gate. Prevents acess by Palestinian vehicles from Area H1 into Area H2.

Gush Etzion Bethlehem Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located on Route 60, between Hebron and Bethlehem. Includes concrete blocks, but is usually open and rarely staffed, without a set schedule.

Halhul (Northern entrance) Hebron Closed Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

The military closed a gate it previously installed at the northern entrance to the village, leading to Route 60.

Halhul-Hebron/Route 35 Hebron Closed Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

Located at the intersection between Route 35 and Route 60. Until the war began, the checkpoint was usually open and infrequently staffed by soldiers. Since the war, it has been closed and Palestinians are not allowed through.

Haris (Western entrance) Open road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

As of 29 May 2024: The military installed a gate at the western entrance to the town and infrequently closes it.
 

Hermesh checkpoint Jenin Permanently staffed Internal Checkpoint (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

Located on Route 585 at the entrance to the settlement of Hermesh. As of 29 May 2024: The checkpoint has a lookout tower that was previously unstaffed. Closed to Palestinians on October 7 and reopened in March 2024, subject to inspection.

 

 

Hizma East Jerusalem Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier, on Route 437, east of Pisgat Ze’ev. It is staffed around the clock by Border Police and private security companies. Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of East Jerusalem residents and members of the Khatib and 'Askar families.

Husan Bethlehem Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Huwarah Nablus Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located at the southern entrance to Nablus. Includes a watchtower that is occasionally staffed by the military, and separate lanes for pedestrians and vehicles. The checkpoint is open and only rarely staffed, without a set schedule. After 7 Oct. 2023: The military has completely closed Huwarah checkpoint to Palestinian pedestrians and vehicles.

Idhna Hebron Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located on Route 35. The checkpoint includes a watch-tower and a gate which is usually open and only rarely staffed by the military, without a set schedule.

Idhna (Main entrance) Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

The military closed a gate it previously installed at the main entrance to the town.

Iron gate next to Qafishah Military tower Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Attached to a military tower near the Qafishah Building in the Jabal a-Rahmeh neighborhood. Staffed around the clock by soldiers. Random checks of people passing through.Palestinians are allowed to cross between the H1 area and Jabal a-Rahmeh only as pedestrians.

Irtah / Sha'ar Efrayim Tulkarm Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier. Staffed by private security companies from 4:00AM to 7:00 PM. Closed to Palestinians with the exception of Palestinians with entry permits to Israel.

Ja'bri / al-'Ein al-Hamra / Generator Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Located north of al-Haram al-Ibrahimi (Tomb of the Patriarchs). Staffed around the clock by Border Police. Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of a single family who lives in the Ja’bri neighborhood. During the month of Ramadan, the military sometimes allows Palestinians to go through to al-Haram al-Ibrahimi (Tomb of the Patriarchs).

Jabal a-Rahma Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete blocks. Located northeast of Jabal a-Rahma. Prevents access by Palestinian vehicles from Area H1 to the area of Jabal a-Rahma.

Jaba’/ a-Ram Ramallah and al-Bira Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located between a-Ram and Jaba'. Staffed by the military. Passengers travelling to Ramallah are checked; passengers from Ramallah are occasionally checked. After 7 Oct. 2023: Has been closed between 6:00 and 9:00 A.M. regularly. It also randomly closes for several hours in the afternoon, and occasionally, though rarely, for the entire day. Since 7 February 2024, the checkpoint has been closed regularly from 6:00 P.M to 9:00 P.M., and occasionally, but rarely, at other hours as well.
 

Jalameh / Mqeibleh Jenin Permanently staffed/ goods Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier. Staffed around the clock by the military and private security companies. The checkpoint has an extensive infrastructure, similar to a terminal. Closed to Palestinians, except for East Jerusalem residents and Palestinians with entry permits into Israel. They are permitted to cross only on foot. Closed also to Israelis, with the exception of Palestinians who are Israeli citizens. Also used for transporting goods between the West Bank and Israel using the "back-to-back" method. The checkpoint opens at 5:00 A.M. to allow Palestinians working in Israel to enter; then, from 8:00 A.M., vehicles may cross from Israel to Jenin. The checkpoint is closed between 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. From 2:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. no one may cross into Israel. From 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. people can cross from Israel into Jenin, and Palestinian citizens of Israel can return from Jenin to Israel. During Muslim holidays, restrictions are eased and hours of operation extended, but not consistently. As of 29 May 2024: Until the war, used by Palestinian workers with Israeli entry permits and Palestinian citizens of Israel traveling to Jenin and back. Completely closed since October 7.

Jaljulyeh / HaPerot (Fruit) / 109 Qalqiliya Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier. Staffed around the clock by private security companies. Palestinians are not permitted to cross, with the exception of residents of Ras a-Tira, a-Dab'ah, Wadi A-Rasha, a-Ramadin, and ‘Arab Abu Farda, which are separated from the rest of the West Bank by the Separation Barrier, and residents of Qalqiliya who own land on the western wide of the barrier.

Jamma’in Nablus Open road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

The army installed a gate on the entrance from Highway 505 on February 15, 2024. As of 4 March, it was still open.

Janata (Khallet 'Ali) Bethlehem Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Jericho East (toward Allenby Bridge) Jericho Permanently staffed Internal Checkpoint

The checkpoint is open and staffed around the clock. It is used by people traveling to and from Jordan via Allenby Bridge. Palestinians may cross on foot. Vehicles are not allowed to cross, except for public transportation and diplomatic corps vehicles.

Jinsafut (northwestern entrance) Qalqiliya Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Jurat a-Sham'a Bethlehem Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Jurish Nablus Open road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

The army installed a gate on the entrance from Highway 505 on February 15, 2024. As of 4 March, it was still open.
 

Kafr a-Dik (western entrance) Salfit Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Kafr Laqif (southern entrance) Qalqiliya Open road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

As of 29 May 2024: On October 7, the military installed a gate at the entrance to the village and occasionally closes it.

Kafr Malik Ramallah and al-Bira Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military put up a dirt mound blocking access from the Allon Road to Route 4561 that leads to the village.
 

Kafr Ni'ma Ramallah and al-Bira Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a checkpoint on the way to the village, where random checks are carried out – mostly from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., and again in the afternoon from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
 

Kafr Qassem / Kafr 'Ein Qalqiliya Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Located on Route 5. Staffed around the clock by the military. Closed to Palestinians.

Karni Gaza Closed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Used for shipping goods into the Gaza Strip. Closed since March 2011.

Kerrem Shalom Rafah Permanently staffed/ goods Border Crossing

Used for importing goods and fuel into the Gaza Strip and, in rare cases, for shipping export goods out of Gaza.

Kh. Qalqas (Southern entrance to Hebron) Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Kh. Sarra Nablus Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: The military blocked the only entrance to the village with dirt mounds, and since then all 35 residents have been able to move around on foot only.
 

Kh. Susiya (1) Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Kh. Susiya (2) Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Kh. Susiya (3) Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Kh. Susiya (4) Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Kh. Susiya (5) Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Kh. Susiya (Entrance to Kh. Wadi a-Rakhim) Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Kh. Susiya (Western entrance) Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Khallet al-Mayah (Northern entrance) Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Khan Shahin 1 (Harat al-Qazazin) Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Wire mesh fence. Located at Khan Shahin, in the old market. Prevents access from Khan Shahin to Beit Romano and the old central bus station.

Khan Shahin 2 (The Poultry Maket/Suk a-Dajaj) Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs/barbed wire fence. Located in the Khan Shahin area of the old market. Reinforced by a barbed wire fence. Prevents access to a-Shuhada Street.

Khan Shahin 3 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs/metal door/barbed wire fence. Located in the Khan Shahin area of the old market. Blocks access to the old vegetable market, near which the settlement of Avraham Avinu was established.

Khirbet a-Taybah (Northeast entrance) Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Khuzak al-Far Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs. Located on al-Qasaba Street (in the old market). Blocks access to the old vegetable market, near which the settlement of Avraham Avinu was established.

Kifl Haris (main entrance - south) Salfit Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Kiryat Arba Road 1 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs/barbed wire fence. Located on the road to the settlement of Kiryat Arba. Prevents access from the neighborhood of a-Salaimeh to the neighborhoods in south Hebron.

Kiryat Arba Road 2 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs/barbed wire fence. Located on the road to the settlement of Kiryat Arba. Prevents access from the neighborhood of a-Rajabi in south Hebron to the neighborhood of a-Salaimeh.

Kiryat Arba Road 3 Hebron

Concrete wall/pile of stones. Located on the road to Kiryat Arba. Prevents access to the neighborhood of a-Jaber.

Maccabim / Beit Sira Ramallah and al-Bira Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier. Staffed around the clock by the military and private security companies. Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of East Jerusalem residents and holders of entry permits to Israel.

Majdal Bani Fadel Nablus Open road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

The army installed a gate on the entrance from Highway 505 on February 15, 2024. As of 4 March, it was still open.

Marah Ma'alla Bethlehem Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Mash'had al-Arb'in (Tamar) Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

The checkpoint was installed in 2017 approximately 300 meters east of the Qafishah checkpoint, in the Jabal a-Rahmeh area. Staffed by the military around the clock and Palestinians are allowed through only as pedestrians. The checkpoint infrastructure is fortified and includes two electronic gates, an electronic screening room, and a control room, and is definded by the military as a “terminal with a smart screening position.”.

Mazmuriyeh / a-Nu’man East Jerusalem Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier. Staffed around the clock by Border Police and private security companies. Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of residents of Mazmuriyeh and East Jerusalem.

Ma’ale Efrayim/Gittit Nablus Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located about 100 meters west of the intersection access road to Route 505. The checkpoint controls entry to the Jordan Valley. Intermittently staffed by the military, with no set schedule. When staffed, passage of Palestinian vehicles is restricted, allowing passage only to Palestinian residents of the Jordan Valley or those with special permits, such as Palestinians employed in settlements. Until October 2012 the crossing of Palestinian vehicles into the Jordan Valley was restricted, and only vehicled registered to Jordan Valley residents were permitted to cross.

Meitar Hebron Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier at a location where it corresponds to the Green Line. Closed to Palestinians, except for holders of entry permits to Israel, and then only on foot.

Nabi Yunis/Halhul-Sa’ir Hebron Closed Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

Until the war began, the checkpoint was usually open and infrequently staffed by soldiers. Since the war, the gate has been closed and Palestinians are not allowed through.

Nahal Oz Gaza Closed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Used for transporting fuel and gas into the Gaza Strip. Closed since 2010.

Nashash/ Efrat North Bethlehem Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located on the road into Bethlehem. The checkpoint includes a watchtower equipped with four cameras. The watchtower is rarely staffed by the military. The checkpoint also includes a gate across the road to Bethlehem. On rare occasions, the military closes the gate, but it is usually open. Until the war, this checkpoint was rarely staffed and Palestinians could cross it freely most of the time. The checkpoint was shut down on 7 October and remained closed for two weeks. It has since been opened, subject to random checks, to enter Bethlehem from 6:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. and to leave Bethlehem from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
 

Near al-Awqaf/Tnuvah Checkpoint Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal door/wire mesh fence/barbed wire fence. Located near the al-Awqaf/Tnuvah Checkpoint. Prevents access between the old market and a-Sahlah street.

Near Checkpoint 160 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Wire mesh fence. Located near Checkpoint 160. Prevents access from south Hebron to the neighborhood of a-Salaimeh.

Ni’lin / Modi’in Illit Ramallah and al-Bira Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier. Staffed around the clock by the military and private security companies. Closed to Palestinians, except for holders of entry permits to Israel.

Northern entrance to Hebron Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Ofer - Jerusalem Ramallah and al-Bira Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Located on Route 443. Staffed around the clock by the military and private security companies. Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of East Jerusalem residents.

Police (Shoter) / Hebron DCO / Bab a-Zawiya (56) Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Separates the neighborhood of Tel Rumeidah from Area H1 which is under Palestinian security control. Staffed around the clock by the military. Palestinians allowed through only as pedestrians. Closed on some Israeli holidays, when settlers pass through the area. From October 2015 to 2019 only the residents of Tel Rumeideh were allowed through the checkpoint. In 2019 the military expanded and fortified the checkpoint infrastructure, to include a screening room, an observation room and four turnstiles. The checkpoint is definded by the military as a “terminal with a smart screening position.” Concrete blocks were also added next to it to prevent the passage of Palestinian vehicles.

Qabalan Nablus Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: The military blocked the main entrance to the village, which is the western entrance leading to Route 60 through the village of Yatma, with dirt mounds. This also bars residents of Talfit, Qaryut and Jalud from reaching Route 60.

Qafishah Shfelah Checkpoint Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Installed in early 2017, 50 meters from the guard tower next to the Qafishah building, at one of the entrances to the Tel Rumeideh neighborhood. The checkpoint is staffed around-the-clock by the military and Palestinians are allowed through only as pedestrians. The checkpoint infrastructure is fortified and includes an electronic screening room, a fence and a turnstile, and is definded by the military as a “terminal with a smart screening position.”.

Qalandiya Ramallah and al-Bira Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Qalandiya Checkpoint also operated 24 hours a day until the war, allowing travel for Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem and West Bank residents with permits to enter Israel. It closed to Palestinian travel on 7 October 2023 and reopened for East Jerusalem residents only on 23 October 2023, Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. On 7 February 2024, the checkpoint was reopened for travel by Palestinian residents of the West Bank with permit to enter Israel, during the same limited operating hours. The crossing remains closed on Fridays.

Qalqiliyah DCO / Eyal Qalqiliya Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Located on the Green Line. Staffed by private security companies. Operates from 4:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Closed to Palestinians with the exception of holders of Israeli entry permits. As of 29 May 2024: Closed on October 7 and reopened in March 2024.

Qusrah Nablus Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023), Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023: The military put up a checkpoint at the eastern entrance to the village, and after about a month and a half replaced it with dirt mounds and a gate, completely blocking access from the village to Route 505. Access to Route 60, via Qabalan, was blocked earlier.
 

Rafah Rafah Permanently staffed Border Crossing

Used for travel between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. After the Disengagement responsibility for the crossing was handed over to the Palestinian Authority, and the checkpoint was administered by Palestinian and Egyptian security forces supervised by a European Union force. After the abduction of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, the crossing remained largely closed on Israeli orders. Once Hamas took over the Gaza Strip, the EU force left Gaza and the crossing was shut down completely. The crossing was reopened only in November 2011, after the Egyptian uprising. Following the Egyptian coup in 2013, travel through the crossing was cut back.

Ramin (southern entrance) Tulkarm Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Rantis / Ofarim Ramallah and al-Bira Closed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Located in the Separation Barrier and is operated by the Israeli military and private security companies. Until the war, it was open 24/7 to Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem and to all other West Bank residents with permits to enter Israel. Palestinians are now banned from using it.

Ras al-Jorah (Northern entrance to Hebron) Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Rawabi Ramallah and al-Bira Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a checkpoint on the way to the village, where random checks are carried out – mostly from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., and again in the afternoon from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
 

Salem Jenin Closed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier. Serves as the entrance to the Israeli DCO at Salem, where there is a military court, the Land Registry Office, and a small police station. Staffed only during daytime by the military and Border Police. Sujbect to inspection, Palestinians may enter the DCO. During the olive-harvest season and sujbect to coordination with the DCO, Palestinian residents of the village of Zabuba are allowed to cross the checkpoint to reach their lands. As of 29 May 2024: Until October 7, it was also used by Palestinian citizens of Israel traveling to Jenin and back. Since October 7, Palestinian citizens of Israel have not been allowed to cross to access Jenin.

Salfit (northern entrance) Salfit Open road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

As of 29 May 2024: The military installed a gate at the northern entrance to the town and infrequently closes it.

Sarra Nablus Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 Oct. 2023, the military closed the gate at the northern entrance to the village leading to Route 60. This also blocks residents of other villages driving towards Qalqiliyah.

Settlement of Avraham Avinu Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs/concrete blocks. Located north of the settlement of Avraham Avinu. Prevents access from the settlement to al-Qasaba Street in the old market.

Shani Hebron Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier where it corresponds to the Green Line, at the turn into the settlement of Shani. Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of permit-holding Palestinian farmers whose land is west of the Separation Barrier. Crossing into Israel is forbidden, even to people with entry permits.

Shavei Shomron/ Sabastiya Nablus Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located on Route 60, at the eastern entrance to the settlement of Shavei Shomron. Includes a watchtower, a metal gate and concrete blocks. It is generally open and only infrequently staffed by the military with no set schedule. Even when open, only random checks are conducted.

She'b al-Batem (Northern entrance) Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
She'b al-Batem (Western entrance) Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Shufah Tulkarm Closed Internal Checkpoint

A checkpoint installed by the military in 2016 between the villages of ‘Izbat Shufah and Shufah, on Route 5615 that runs from southern Tulkarm to Nablus. The checkpoint includes a watchtower. Spot checks of Palestinian vehicles. As of 29 May 2024: Now completely closed to Palestinians.

Shu’afat Refugee Camp East Jerusalem Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier, near Shu'fat Refugee Camp, which is within the city lines of the Jerusalem Municipality but was cut off from the city by the Separation Barrier. Staffed around the clock by Border Police and private security companies. In December 2011, the checkpoint's infrastructure was expanded to that of a terminal. The checkpoint is used by residents of  Shu'fat Refugee Camp and the neighborhood of Ras Khamis to enter Jerusalem. The Ras Khamis Checkpoint which was used for the same purpose was closed in September 2012. In addition, other East Jerusalem residents and residents of ‘Anata who hold entry permits to Israel may also go through. Closed to all other Palestinians.

Sinjil Ramallah and al-Bira Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a checkpoint on the way to the village, where random checks are carried out – mostly from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., and again in the afternoon from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
 

South of Kh. 'Atuf (1) Tubas Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
South of Kh. 'Atuf (2) Tubas Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
South of Kh. 'Atuf (3) Tubas Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
South of Kh. 'Atuf (4) Tubas Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Sufa Rafah Closed Last Checkpoint before Israel

At different points in time, used for transporting building materials into the Gaza Strip. Closed since March 2011.

Suk a-Laban Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal plates. Located in the a-Laban Market in the old market. Prevents access to a-Shuhada Street and a-Sahlah street near the settlement of Avraham Avinu.

Susiya Hebron Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located 50 meters from the Susiya military post. Staffed by soldiers in the morning until midday, and between 3:00 to 10:00 P.M. On Fridays and Saturdays the checkpoint is staffed intermittently.

Tal Rumeidah (Gilbert) Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Staffed by the military around-the-clock. Random checks are conducted of passersby. From 2015 to the beginning of 2019 only residents of Tel Rumeideh were allowed through the checkpoint. Turning left after the checkpoint is permitted only to members of the Abu 'Eishah, Abu Haikal, al-'Aza, and al-Khatib families. The checkpoint infrastructure includes a guard booth.

Tapuah / Za'tara Nablus Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

The checkpoint separates the northern West Bank from the southern West Bank. Vehicles traveling to the southern West Bank on Routes 60 and 505 are checked. Partially staffed by the military. Random checks of people passing through the checkpoint. After 7 Oct. 2023: Soldiers check the ID cards of every person passing through and thoroughly search vehicles, holding traffic up for hours.

Tarqumya Hebron Permanently staffed/ goods Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier. Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of holders of Israeli entry permits. Used for tansporting goods between the West Bank and Israel.

Tarqumya (Western entrance) Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

The military closed a gate it installed at the western entrance to the town, on Route 354, leading to Route 35.

Tayasir/The Jordan Valley Tubas Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Intermittently staffed by the military. Had been staffed around the clock until May 2015. Until October 2012 Palestinian vehicles access to the Jordan Valley was restricted, and only vehicles registered to Jordan Valley residents were permitted entry. As of May 2015, the checkpoint is intermittently staffed.

Tel Rumeidah 1 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs . Located in the neighborhood of Tel Rumeidah. Prevents access to the rest of Area H1.

Tel Rumeidah 2 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal gate/wire mesh fence. Encircles the archeological site Tel Hebron in the neighborhood of Tel Rumeidah. The military has placed the site off-limits to Palestinians.

Tel Rumeidah 3 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal gate/wire mesh fence. Encircles the parking lot near the settlement in Tel Rumeidah. Prevents access by Palestinians to the parking lot.

The access route to the al-Muntar community al-Quds Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
The alternate route used when the Container/Wadi a-Nar checkpoint is closed al-Quds Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
The Bakery / Tomb of the Patriarchs /al-Haram al-Ibrahimi - Southeast Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Located near the police station. Staffed around the clock by Border Police. In 2015, the military installed a fence along the street, dividing it lengthwise into a broad, paved road and a narrow, rutted pedestrian pathway., and the police began forbidding Palestinians from walking on the street and directed them to the pathway. In early 2017, the military extended the fence and installed a gate at its end. In 2019, the military replaced the chain link fence with a more decorative fence. As of June 2018, the gate is open from 7 A.M. to 11 P.M. On Israeli holidays the military sometimes does not open the gate at all. The gate is closed at night and it cannot be used to enter or exit the neighborhoods of Gheith, a-Salaimeh and Jaber.

The Bench checkpoint Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Located east of the Tomb of the Patriarchs, approximately 30 meters northwest of the Bakery Checkpoint. Staffed around the clock by Border Police. The passage of Palestinians is forbidden. Palestinians are directed to a broken footpath and do not reach the checkpoint at all.

The Gold Market/Suk a-Dahab (a-Shalaleh Street) Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal door with barbed wire fence. Located at the entrance to the Gold Market from a-Shalaleh Street, prevents access to the settlement of Beit Hadassah.

The Jewish Cemetary Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Fence/two metal gates. Encircles the Jewish Cemetery between the neighborhoods of Tel Rumeidha and Jabal a-Rahma. The military bars Palestinians from entering the site.

The Muslim Cemetery Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete wall/barbed wire fence/concrete slabs. Located near the Muslim Cemetery, on its western side. Prevents access from a-Sahlah street to the cemetery.

The Muslim Cemetery 2 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs. Located near the Muslim Cemetery, facing a-Shuhada Street. Prevents access to the neighborhoods of Qeitun and Abu Sneineh and to south Hebron.

The Old Market (Beit Romano) 2 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal door with barbed wire fence. Located at the entrance to the old market, near Beit Romano. Prevents access to three businesses that have been closed for years, by military order.

The Old Market (Beit Romano)/Bab al-Baladiya 1 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Military tower/concrete slabs/concrete blocks, barbed wire, wire mesh fence, metal door, gate. Located at the entrance to the old market, at the end of aShalaleh al-Awsat Street, near Beit Romano and the old City Hall. Prevents access to a-Shuhada Street.

The Old Market 1 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal door/metal plates. Located at the entrance to the old market (on the other side of Barrier no. 6). Prevents access to three businesses that have been closed for years, by military order.

The Old Market 2 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal plates/barbed wire fence. Located in the old market. Prevents access to the old central bus station and to a-Shuhada Street. There is a military base behind the barrier.

The Pharmacy (Abu a-Rish) Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Located on a-Sahla Street, south of al-Haram al-Ibrahimi (Tomb of the Patriarchs), near the al-Ibrahimiya School and Abu a-Rish Mosque. Staffed around the clock by Border Police. Palestinians are allowed through only as pedestrians. In 2019, the military expanded and reinforced the checkpoint’s infrastructure, and added a decorative picket fence. The military now defines the checkpoint as “a crossing point with a smart screening station.”

The Soup Kitchen / (Shorabah) Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Located west of al-Haram al-Ibrahimi (Tomb of the Patriarchs), across from the offices of the Border Police. Staffed around the clock by Border Police. No passage allowed to al-Haram al-Ibrahimi (Tomb of the Patriarchs). Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of a handful of families who live on the other side of the checkpoint and were given permits.

The Stairs Checkpoint Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Installed 50 meters west of the Bakery checkpoint. Staffed around-the-clock by Border Police and meant to prevent Palestinians from using the steps leading to al-Haram al-Ibrahimi (Tomb of the Patriarchs). The checkpoint infrastructure includes a guard booth.

The Tunnels Bethlehem Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Located on Route 60 west of the entrance to Beit Jala. Staffed by the military, Border Police, and private security companies. Closed to Palestinians with the exception of East Jerusalem residents.

Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi) (east) 2 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Gate. Located on the eastern side of the Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi). Prevents access to the tile factory.

Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi) (North) Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Metal door. Located on the northwestern side of the Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi) compound. Prevents access to the garden near the Tomb of the Patriarchs.

Tomb of the Patriarchs - West (1) Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Located northwest al-Haram al-Ibrahimi (Tomb of the Patriarchs). Two security check stations monitor the main entrance to the mosque. Staffed by Border Police and regular police. Everyone who comes to the checkpoint undergoes a security check. Open daily from early morning to 8 P.M. Closed on Israeli holidays. In 2016-2017, the military made renovations to the infrastructure at the checkpoint, adding an electronic screening room and cameras.

Tulkarm / al-Kafriyat Tulkarm Closed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier. Staffed by the military. Open only on Saturdays, from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Palestinians are not allowed through, with the exception of farmers with entry permits to the seam zone. It is used mostly by Palestinian citizens of Israel traveling to and from Tulkarm. As of 29 May 2024: Until October 7, this checkpoint was open on Saturdays only, and was used by farmers with permits to enter the seam zone and Palestinian citizens of Israel traveling to and from Tulkarm. Now completely closed.

Tulkarm Factories Tulkarm Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier at a point where it follows the Green line, on the old Netanya-Tulkarm road. Staffed by the military. Open from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Palestinian citizens of Israel travelling to Tulkarm from Israel may cross the checkpoint, but not from Tulkarm to Israel.

Tuqu' Bethlehem Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Turah / Dhaher al-Malih Jenin Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier where it surrounds the Barta'ah enclave. Staffed by the military from 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. and from 12:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Closed to Palestinians, with the exception of villagers from Dhaher al-Malih and Um a-Rihan, and permit-holding farmers from the villages of Ya'bad, Tura, and Nazlat a-Sheikh Zeid whose lands are west of the barrier. Crossing into Israel is forbidden, even for persons with entry permits. Some forty Palestinians are permitted to drive into the enclave to bring food. In addition, the dozens of Palestinians with permits who work in nearby settlements, such as Shaked, Tal Menashe and Hinnanit are allowed to cross the checkpoint. Sometimes closed on Jewish holidays and then the residents have to travel through the Barta'ah Checkpoint.

Um Lasafa Hebron Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Wadi a-Shajena (North) Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Wadi a-Shajena (South) Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Wadi al-Ghrus Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Installed in December 2017 between the settlement of Kiryat Arba and the neighborhood of al-Ja’bri. Staffed around the clock by the military. As a rule, Palestinians are allowed to go through, only as pedestrians, from Area H1 to the neighborhood of Wadi al-Ghrus and the other neighborhoods on the other side of the checkpoint, except for 85 residents of the neighborhoods who carry special permits allowing them to go through with their cars. The infrastructure of the checkpoint is reinforced and there is a screening room, a metal fence, four turnstiles and a control room. The military defines the checkpoint as “a crossing point with a smart screening station.”

Wadi al-Ghrus2 Hebron Intermittently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Installed in 2018 about 800 meters north of the Wadi al-Ghrus checkpoint, at the end of ‘Othman Bin ‘Afan Street. The checkpoint infrastructure includes a screening room and two closed gates that prevent the passage of Palestinian vehicles. At this point the checkpoint is not staffed and Palestinians are allowed to go through, only as pedestrians, from Area H1 to the neighborhood of Wadi al-Ghrus and the other neighborhoods on the other side of the checkpoint.

Wadi Fukin/Betar Illit/Tzur Hadassah Bethlehem Permanently staffed Last Checkpoint before Israel

Located on Route 375. Staffed by the military around the clock. Closed to Palestinians with the exception of holders of entry permits to Israel who are allowed to go through on their way back from Israel to Bethlehem. Until the war, Palestinian residents of the West Bank with Israeli entry permits were allowed through this crossing in one direction – from Israel back into the West Bank only. Since the war began, they have not been allowed through.

Worshipers Way/ Wadi a-Nasarah Hebron Permanently staffed Checkpoint inside Hebron

Includes a watch-tower that is staffed around the clock by the military, and a metal gate that prevents the passage of Palestinian vehicles. Palestinians are only allowed to go through as pedestrians.

Worshippers’ Road 1 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete slabs/concrete blocks. Located on Worshippers’ Road. Prevents access between the neighborhood of Jaber and the Tomb of the Patriarchs (al-Haram al-Ibrahimi) compound.

Worshippers’ Road 2 Hebron Roadblock (Hebron)

Concrete blocks/stone wall. Located between the eastern side of Worshippers’ Road and the neighborhood of al-Hariqah. Prevents access by Palestinians.

Yabrud - Silwad Ramallah and al-Bira Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint (Since 7 Oct. 2023)

After 7 October 2023: The military installed a checkpoint on the way to the village, where random checks are carried out – mostly from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., and again in the afternoon from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
 

Yatta Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Yatta (Zif Junction) Hebron Closed road gate (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Ya’bad/Mevo Dotan Jenin Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located at the entrance to the settlement of Mevo Dotan, on Route 585. The checkpoint is only rarely staffed by the military. Random inspections of people crossing the checkpoint. As of 29 May 2024: Closed to Palestinians on October 7 and reopened in March 2024.

Yitav/al-A'ujah Jericho Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located northwest of Jericho, between the village of 'Ein a-Duyuk and the al-Mu’arajat road. Controls movement to and from Jericho through its western entrance. The checkpoint is intermittently staffed by the military, without a set schedule. Until October 2012, the crossing of Palestinian vehicles to the Jordan Valley was restricted; only vehicles registered to Jordan Valley residents were permitted to cross. In early 2013 soldiers randomly permit Palestinians to cross to Wadi al-A'ujah.

Yizhar-Huwara Nablus Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located on Route 60, just north of Huwara. Includes concrete blocks, but is generally open and only rarely staffed, with no set schedule.

Yizhar-Jit Nablus Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located on Route 60, between Yizhar Junction and Jit. The checkpoint is generally open, and only rarely staffed, with no set schedule.

Za'tara (Northern entrance) Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Za'tara (Southern entrance) Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Za'tara (Western entrance) Bethlehem Dirt mound (Since 7 Oct. 2023)
Zabdah / Barta’ah / Rihan Jenin Permanently staffed/ goods Last Checkpoint before Israel

A crossing point in the Separation Barrier which surrounds the Barta'ah enclave. Staffed by the military and private security companies from 5:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Closed to Palestinians, except for East Jerusalem residents and residents of the villages of Barta’ah, Um a-Rihan, and Dhaher al-Malih, which are west of the Separation Barrier. Checkpoint closed even to Palestinians with entry permits to Israel. Passage of goods at the checkpoint requires advance coordination, and restrictions are imposed on the number of vehicles transporting goods, the quantity of goods and their packaging (which must enable electronic inspection). As of 29 May 2024: Since October 7, only residents of Barta'a, Um a-Rihan and Dhaher al-Malih are permitted to pass between their villages and the West Bank.

Zufin Qalqiliya Permanently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Closed to Palestinians with the exception of farmers with permits.

‘Anabta/'Einav (eastern entrance) Tulkarm Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Situated on Route 557, at the eastern entrance to ‘Anabta. Includes a permanently staffed watch-tower, but the checkpoint itself is open and only rarely staffed, with no set schedule. As of 29 May 2024: Reopened in March 2024 for three hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon, in both directions.

‘Awarta Nablus Intermittently staffed Internal Checkpoint

Located on the intersection between Routes 5077 and 555. Staffed by the military. The checkpoint includes a watchtower and a gate. Palestinians are not allowed through. After 7 Oct. 2023: It is open to crossing, but meticulous inspections cause lengthy delays.