Checkpoints, Part 1: Dividing Jerusalem
Palestinians seeking to enter Jerusalem must navigate a tangled network of Israeli military checkpoints, each with its own set of rules and designated groups. This primer provides an overview of these checkpoints, which are designed to restrict and control the movement of Palestinians to and from Jerusalem and its surrounding areas, turning the act of “moving while Palestinian” into a complicated and deeply frustrating experience. Part 1 of a two-part series.
This entry is original published by My Jerusalem Story .
