Remains found in excavations in the PA (photo: official website, according to Article 27 A of the Copyright Law)
Skulls, human bones and pieces of metal were found last night (Tuesday) in an open area near the Palestinian village of Beit Hanina north of Jerusalem.
Palestinian police investigators and legal officials on behalf of the Palestinian Authority began a comprehensive examination, in which archeological experts also participated.
After hours of digging, about 15 remains of bodies were removed from the site and transferred to the PA's Forensic Examination Institute.
The Authority estimates that these are the remains of bodies of Jordanian soldiers who were killed during the Six Day War and were buried in the area.
Following the discovery of the remains of the bodies, and in coordination with Israel, MZP teams were sent from Jordan to carry out tests to identify the remains. In an official statement from the Jordanian army, it was stated that a military force went to the Palestinian Authority today to conduct an in-depth examination to identify the remains, but at the same time it was clarified that it is premature It is too early to determine the identity of the remains due to technical and medical circumstances that require laboratory tests.
Remains found in excavations in the PA (photo: official website, according to Article 27 A of the Copyright Law)
The location of the excavations near Beit Hanina (photo: official website, according to Section 27 A of the Copyright Law)
For the time being, Israel is not involved in the investigation of the incident, among other things due to the location where the remains of the bodies were found.
The Coordinator of Operations in the Territories said today that "the issue is being examined and discussed with relevant parties in the Palestinian Authority. If necessary, we will deal with it in a coordinated manner with other relevant authorities."
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