Israel's Civil Administration confiscated a Palestinian-owned bulldozer near Jericho after the Palestinian Authority planned to carve a road through ancient burial grounds, according to reports. The move was coordinated with Israeli lawmakers and the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories.
The Civil Administration confiscated a bulldozer near Jericho yesterday (Monday) after identifying a Palestinian Authority plan to construct a road through ancient burial grounds in the area, according to reports. The action was coordinated with MK Zvi Sukkot, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, and COGAT head Brig. Gen. (res.) Yoram Lavi, who stressed the importance of preventing the road's construction and damage to the historical site. Local residents had been monitoring the activity and alerted authorities.
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