Border Police discover Second Temple period burial cave during operations in east Jerusalem

Israeli Border Police uncover Second Temple-era burial cave in Silwan

The site was discovered during an operation related to a violent dispute between local families, according to police.

Police Operation In East Jerusalem Leads To Discovery Of 2nd Temple Burial Cave

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — An unexpected archaeological discovery was made Monday during a Border Police operation in Silwan, located below the City of David, when officers uncovered an ancient burial cave beneath a building. The cave was discovered as officers carried out searches in the neighborhood as part of an ongoing police operation following a violent […]

Border Police discover Second Temple period burial cave during operations in east Jerusalem

The discovery came as part of police’s ongoing investigations into the violent clash between two feuding families in Silwan that occurred over the weekend and led to the deaths of three people.

After deadly blood feud, East Jerusalem Palestinians fear rising 'Israelization'

Three killed in a conflict between two families in Silwan raise fears among East Jerusalem residents of a rise in violence, to a level similar to that in Israel's Arab community. Meanwhile, the police appear to be making every possible mistake and preventing attempts to calm tensions.