In 2005 Wikipedia's first sentence called it “known for frequent demonstrations against israel”. Today it says “primary israeli checkpoint run by the israel defense forces”.
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The opening as it read in October 6, 2023
Qalandia checkpoint between Jerusalem and Ramallah is known for frequent demonstrations against Israel. Qalandia checkpoint ( , ) at Qalandia is the primary Israel Defense Forces checkpoint between the northern West Bank and Jerusalem. It is known for frequent demonstrations against the Israeli occupation. The checkpoint is used by the Israeli military to control Palestinian access to East Jerusalem and Israel. Israel requires Palestinians to have permits to pass through the checkpoint to East Jerusalem and Israel for their work, medical care, education or for religious reasons. According to B'Tselem , most of the people who use the checkpoint are residents of East Jerusalem separated from the city by the Israeli West Bank barrier . Bearing Witness - Eight weeks in Palestine .
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The opening as it stood in 2025
Primary checkpoint between West Bank and Jerusalem The Qalandia checkpoint between Jerusalem and Ramallah is known for frequent demonstrations against Israel.Qalandia checkpoint ( Arabic : حاجز قلنديا , Hebrew : מעבר קלנדיה ) at Qalandia is the primary Israel Defense Forces checkpoint between the northern West Bank and Jerusalem . It is known for frequent demonstrations against the Israeli occupation. The checkpoint is used by the Israeli military to control Palestinian access to East Jerusalem and Israel. Israel requires Palestinians to have permits to pass through the checkpoint to East Jerusalem and Israel for their work, medical care, education or for religious reasons. According to B'Tselem , most of the people who use the checkpoint are residents of East Jerusalem separated from the city by the Israeli West Bank barrier . Bearing Witness - Eight weeks in Palestine .
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known for frequent demonstrations against israel
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primary israeli checkpoint run by the israel defense forces
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