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What are the checkpoints (machsomim)?
Checkpoints in the Israeli-administered territories are roadblocks and inspection stations which were set up in the year 2000 by the Israel Defence Forces in response to a series of horrific terror attacks which killed over a thousand Israeli civilians on buses, in restaurant, and in other public places. Thanks largely to these checkpoints, the scourge of terror attacks in Israel has been nearly eliminated. Nearly every day, soldiers at the checkpoints intercept would-be terrorists and their accomplices attempting to smuggle suicide belts and other explosives into Israeli population centers.

What is it like to work at the checkpoints?
Work at the checkpoints is dangerous. Soldiers have been killed when suicide bombers whom they stopped blew themselves up. Other soldiers have been stabbed; one died after his throat was slit. The soldiers have to deal with hostile crowds. This ever-present danger forces the soldiers to maintain constant vigilance.

What additional dangers are caused by Machsom Watch and other so-called "observers"?
To add to the dangers, there are groups of "observers" from Israel and abroad who assign themselves the task of watching the checkpoints. Their stated purpose is to protect the human rights of the Palestinians. But in fact, they interfere with the work of the soldiers, making it even more dangerous. There have been cases where these "observers" distracted soldiers and allowed detained terrorist suspects to escape. Some "observers" harrass the soldiers, calling them "Nazis" and other names.

 

From the Soldiers…

I am a soldier serving at a checkpoints near Shechem and I wanted to express my appreciation for everything you do for us…
Your visits to the checkpoints continue to encourage us, lift our spirits, and give us the strength to carry on knowing full well that we have support of the community and our service really means something…
I just wanted to say thank you and let you know that what you are doing makes us feel great.
Thank you!!!

Ishai


Ziona and Ricka Hi,

My name is Yahav and I serve at the Military Police stationed at the checkpoints to Yehuda and Shomron.
Each time the “Women in Blue and White” visit us we couldn’t be happier and it really warms our hearts.
The problem is that the Machsom Watch women come to visit and interfere with our daily work and get on our nerves. If we have to detain someone justifiably or to take any other action we feel is necessary, they interfere, and this is something that ultimately harms the work we are doing here.
The last time they visited I took a picture of one of the women who regularly interferes in our work at the barricade and decided to send you the picture so you could see for yourself the extent of their interference and that you would show the picture to the proper people.
I hope that these pictures help you and I will continue to document any actions of interference on their side so we will have proof and you can use it as you see fit.

Thank you for your cooperation,
Yahav

I would appreciate hearing from you via email.


Hello.

My name is Tal. I am a soldier posted at the Hawara checkpoints and have been  here for over two years. I have seen you here several times and want to say thank you for the blessed work you do. Well done! Please know that we deeply appreciate everything you do for us.

Bravo!!!
I have one small request… Please come more often J

With thanks,  Tal


I am the mother of a soldier at the Hawara checkpoint . Yesterday, I heard about you for the first time and I wanted to say how thrilled and thankful I am that there are wonderful people like you. I wish I could come and be with you.
My son told me how you brought him a cold drink and how one woman asked him if wanted schawarma. My heart is so full with things I wish to tell you.
You are wonderful women. Please continue as you have and I will, in my own way, sing your praises!

Thank you,
Malka Jahn


I am a former soldier and was released from the army two years ago. Your organization really touched my heart.
As I am familiar with the situation at the checkpoints and how the MachsomWatch women behave there, I would like to extend my help.

Shimrit


To Ziona, Ricka, and all the other “Women in Blue and White”,

I am currently stationed at the Einav checkpoints in the Shomron and wanted to say thank you for the blessed work you do for us and the other branches of the army. Just by your presence we can see that there are regular citizens who appreciate our work and it encourages us and gives us strength to carry on as best we can. Have a great weekend and a beautiful day!

Ziv- Regiment Operations


Shalom,
My name is Maayan and I am 25 years old and my brother is an officer at the Hawara checkpoints Like many other soldiers at the checkpoints he is constantly attacked, insulted, and humiliated by the MachsomWatch women.
Naturally, my family and I encourage and support him with phone calls and when he comes home on leave for the weekend we show him how much we appreciate his donation to the country.

Even though I give him my support and tell him to ignore the things he hears (I don’t want him to give the MachsomWatch women the satisfaction of knowing they affect him and maybe he will lose control) but inside I am furious and tell everyone I know any chance I get about the work the soldiers do at the checkpoints and especially about the mental abuse from the MachsomWatch women!!

About a month ago my brother told me that one of the woman said to him, “Your poor parents, they are probably so ashamed of you and can’t believe what kind of son they have.”  What she doesn’t know is how proud my parents are of my brother.

For these reasons I would like to support the, “Women in Blue and White” and join the organization so I can aid and encourage the soldiers at the barricades too. I know just how important it really is.

I would be happy to hear from you.
Thank you,   Maayan

Hello, my name is Shay serving with the XXXXX regiment. As I serve in Yehuda and Shomron I spend a lot of time at the checkpoints

I wanted to let you know that each time you visit it inspires us with pride and the knowledge that there are people who are thinking of us, and gives us some relief from the difficult realities we must deal with. I especially wanted to mention that you always act with love and kindness and show how truly concerned you are and how much you care.

Thank you very much. Let’s pray for health and that your caring approach will filter down into the community and touch everyone.


Shalom.

My brother serves as an officer at the Hawara checkpoints
This week there was a visit from your organization at the checkpoints and it really heartened the soldiers stationed there. I want to extend my thanks on behalf of my brother.
Liel, Ruth, Avi, and Danny

Bravo!
Thank you,
Maayan