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Source: http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/661595.html
New Crossing Terminal Opens North of Jerusalem
(Ha'aretz) Amira Hass - The West Bank Civil Administration sponsored a tour for diplomats of the new Kalandia crossing terminal north of Jerusalem last Monday. While representatives of the EU boycotted the tour, representatives of the American Consulate and the Australian mission participated. The pedestrian component consists of a roofed waiting area, five roofed lanes leading up to a number of iron turnstiles, and an electromagnetic gate with X-ray equipment to check belongings and coats. One lane is reserved for school children in the morning. Soldiers in three closed buildings between the lanes examine the identity cards of those crossing. A pedestrian who sets off a buzzer is taken to a side room to be searched. Two special gates are for the passage of wheelchair users and baby carriages.