Twenty-five haredim were arrested Monday afternoon at an excavation site in Yehud, Ynet reported.
The Israel Antiquities Authority, which is supervising over the dig, said it is aimed at preserving ancient artifacts before construction work begins at the site.
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Last Wednesday six ultra-Orthodox men were arrested for disrupting infrastructure works taking place near Habakkuk's Tomb in the Galilee.
- The offenders claimed they were trying to prevent the desecration of Jewish graves located in the area.