Radical ultra-Orthodox protestors are continuing their efforts to disrupt the construction of a new emergency room at Ashkelon's Barzilai Hospital.
Tuesday morning, about 30 protestors hurled stones at construction workers at the site. Police forces were called to the scene and dispersed the rioters.
The protestors are upset that the construction of the new medical facility required the removal of ancient pagan graves.
Meanwhile, the court extended the remand of three ultra-Orthodox rioters who protested at the site Sunday by another day. Five more suspects who received an offer to be released on restrictive conditions refused the proposal and will stay in detention. Police officials said they intend to file indictments against them.
A week ago, unknown vandals damaged construction equipment used at the hospital, halting the work at the site.