The apps that help Palestinians avoid Israeli checkpoints
For Palestinians these checkpoints limit their movements, claiming the police prevent them from entering Israel when they want to visit relatives, receive medical attention or pray. Israel authorities, however, insist these checkpoints are a security measure and that thanks to them violence has been significantly reduced.
‘Azmeh’ and ‘Qalandiya’ are two mobile apps that help Palestinians avoid Israeli checkpoints. The free apps also inform on traffic conditions.
For Palestinians these checkpoints limit their movements, claiming the police prevent them from entering Israel when they want to visit relatives, receive medical attention or pray. Israel authorities, however, insist these checkpoints are a security measure and that thanks to them violence has been significantly reduced.
