Ultra Orthodox Jews Protest Barzilai Graves Relocation (18 images)
The controversial plan to relocate the remains buried at the site of the planned emergency room for Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon sparked outrage among Israel's ultra-Orthodox community, which views the removal of buried remains as sacrilege.
The Antiquities Authority said initial excavations revealed Byzantine-era bones and ceramics.
At least 30 ultra-Orthodox demonstrators were arrested late Saturday and Sunday as they protested the removal of the human...
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The Antiquities Authority said initial excavations revealed Byzantine-era bones and ceramics.
At least 30 ultra-Orthodox demonstrators were arrested late Saturday and Sunday as they protested the removal of the human...
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