Qalandia Checkpoint, Military checkpoint between northern West Bank and Jerusalem, Palestine.
Qalandia Checkpoint is a military installation between northern West Bank and Jerusalem with multiple security lanes for screening travelers. It features electronic turnstiles, inspection areas, and separate routes for pedestrians and vehicles moving through the crossing.
The installation expanded with strengthened security measures following the start of the Second Intifada in 2000 and became a main point for regulating Palestinian movement. Its development reflects shifting security needs between the territories over the past decades.
The checkpoint serves as a daily crossing point for people traveling to work, study, or visit family in Jerusalem. These journeys are woven into the routine life of many residents who move between their home communities and the city.
Visitors need valid permits to cross through the installation and should prepare for variable wait times. Depending on security conditions and time of day, passage may take several hours.
The installation features underground passages designed specifically for students to allow faster transit through the crossing. These separate routes show how the design attempts to accommodate different groups of travelers.
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