As the first truck attempts to pass through the checkpoint, it is blocked by five young right-wing activists. They succeed in shutting down the crossing for nearly thirty minutes.
One Palestinian truck driver said many of his colleagues have been attacked, and noted that he and his wife are fearful for his safety every time he drives supplies through Israel.
Israeli police eventually arrive, but seem unable or unwilling to clear the road so that the trucks can pass. There are significant delays.
Heated arguments break out between right-wing activists and the Humanitarian Guard volunteers, who keep a close eye on the stalled trucks in an effort to prevent vandalism.
After a time, at approximately 1 PM, police forcibly clear the road of right-wing activists, allowing the final trucks to pull out safely and continue their journey to Gaza.
Palestinian truck drivers honk their horns and give thumbs up to the Humanitarian Guard volunteers as they roll through the checkpoint. Volunteers cheer in return.
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As the first truck attempts to pass through the checkpoint, it is blocked by five young right-wing activists. They succeed in shutting down the crossing for nearly thirty minutes.
