a-Sawahrah a-Sharqiyah

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.