Wednesday 4 August 2010

Israeli municipality excavates 15 graves in historical cemetery in O. Jerusalem

[ 04/08/2010 - 10:00 AM ]

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)-- Bulldozers of the Israeli-controlled municipality of occupied Jerusalem excavated and demolished 15 graves in the historical Ma’manullah cemetery west of the Old City, the Aqsa foundation for endowments and heritage said on Wednesday.

The Israeli destruction of the graves took place after the Aqsa foundation cooperated with the cemetery keeper in maintenance and restoration works in the graveyard.

The foundation condemned Israel’s act as a heinous crime, confirming that it will proceed to carry out the maintenance plans and fulfill its legal and religious call of duty towards Palestine’s cemeteries.

Repeated violations against the Ma’manullah cemetery are what triggered the joint effort for maintenance and restoration of the remaining part of the graveyard.

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