It appears the next Asra Kadisha front is in Nazareth after an ancient grave was found at the location, on Paulus Street.

Sunday’s protest began before sunrise as activists left Meah Shearim during the predawn hours, heading north for Nazareth. Police were prepared, setting up roadblocks to block the protestors, but at least some of them succeeded in evading the roadblocks, making their way to the Nazareth protest site.

The Jerusalemites, determined to reach the location, walked the last half hour of their journey, arriving at the cemetery where Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) officials had already begun working. Opposite them was a large force of Yassam anti-riot police, on hand to prevent any disturbances.

The police responded immediately, pounding the avreichim, and a scuffle ensued, resulting in 18 arrests.

Upon hearing of the arrests, hundreds of others have left Meah Shearim in the hope of reaching the excavation site.

Reports indicate that Asra Kadisha officials have agreed to cooperate with Christians who are opposed to the excavations in Nazareth as well.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)