Nope, just as free as US interstates. I picked Hebron. Exiting the Hebron/Bethlehem area toward Jerusalem, Checkpoint 300, manned by border guards and IDF. Heavily armed, natch'. The the exact number of active checkpoints is not disclosed by Israel "for security reasons", but include flying-fox/patter-stops, and temporary roadblocks along the road varies dynamically depending on military closures, security status, and the specific route taken. Then we get to the internal territorial checkpoint. I wonder if Israelis go through all this nonsense. Crossing times for Palestinians vary widely. It can take anywhere from several hours to days at active checkpoints, or face indefinite delays and complete closures depending on strict military permits and security clearances. Fun, eh? Fancy a vacay?
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