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Israeli Police Investigate Human Bones Found in Cave Near Jerusalem's Lifta Forest
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By יצחק וייס
First reported by Ynet · Jul 16, 2026
What happened
Israeli police are investigating after human bones were found in a cave in the Lifta forest near Jerusalem, following a citizen's report.
- 01Human bones were found in a cave in the Lifta forest area near Jerusalem.
- 02A citizen reported the suspected bones to the police emergency center.
- 03Police from Lev HaBira station and forensic teams responded to the scene.
- 04The area was secured and an initial investigation was launched.
- 05The police are working to clarify the circumstances of the discovery.
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