Israel's High Court okays construction on site of Muslim graves in Tel Aviv

High Court of Justice rejects petition against construction of student dorms, despite the fact that the site contains what appear to be Muslim graves from the Ottoman period.

By Tomer Zarchin | 20:29 13.08.12 |

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Israel's High Court of Justice on Monday rejected an urgent request for an interim order halting construction on new student dorms at Tel Aviv University, after an ancient Muslim cemetery was discovered at the site.

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Israel's High Court okays construction on site of Muslim graves in Tel Aviv

High Court of Justice rejects petition against construction of student dorms, despite the fact that the site contains what appear to be Muslim graves from the Ottoman period.

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