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IDF Considers Removing Checkpoint on Route 443 from Modi'in to Jerusalem to Ease Traffic
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First reported by Kan News · 19 hours ago
What happened
The IDF is considering removing the Route 443 checkpoint from Modi'in to Jerusalem to reduce traffic jams and soldier deployment, while possibly replacing it with technological security measures. The decision is still under review with no final outcome yet.
- 01IDF is reviewing removing the Route 443 checkpoint from Modi'in to Jerusalem to ease traffic.
- 02Thousands of vehicles pass daily, causing significant congestion at the checkpoint.
- 03Palestinian vehicles currently lack access to this road segment, questioning the checkpoint's necessity.
- 04Technological solutions may replace some security functions to prevent unauthorized access.
- 05The change applies only to the Modi'in-to-Jerusalem direction, with no decision yet on the opposite way.
- 06The final decision on the checkpoint's removal or modification has not been made.
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