Checkpoints Stir Palestinian Anger In East Jerusalem

[Purveyor]

Jerusalem (AFP) - Until recently it took Abu Amr four minutes to drive his son to school. Now, because of security checkpoints aimed at combating a wave of attacks on Israelis, it takes 40.

Concrete blocks and partitions have been set up around his Palestinian neighbourhood of Jabel Mukaber, which came under the spotlight earlier this month when police said the killers of three Israelis were residents of the area.

To pass through these new obstacles in occupied east Jerusalem, Abu Amr must abandon his car and go on foot, but only after identity and other checks.

Men must lift their shirts to show they are not carrying a weapon or a bomb. Women must open their bags to be searched by police.

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[6chars]

1. What could they possibly do

that would reduce Israel's perceived need for checkpoints. Can anyone think of anything at all? Maybe a day of rage? I'm plum out of ideas.

[King_David]

2. LOL