ByJAMES GENN

The remains of human bones were found in a cave near Lifta, west of Jerusalem, Israel Police said on Thursday afternoon.

Forensic scientists are investigating suspicions that the bones are skull fragments, Israeli media reported.

Police officers arrived at the scene to investigate the incident.

Police officers also closed off the area while the investigation is ongoing.

The bones were found at approximately 12 p.m., Ynet reported.

View of Lifta, a Palestinian village west of Jerusalem abandoned during the 1948 Independence War, July 28, 2021; illustrative.
View of Lifta, a Palestinian village west of Jerusalem abandoned during the 1948 Independence War, July 28, 2021; illustrative. (credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

Human remains found across Israel in recent months

Authorities have found other remains of human bones at several locations across Israel in recent months.

In April, human remains were found off the coast of Herzliya.

In February, children found the remains of an individual in the woods near Pisgat Ze'ev, north of Jerusalem. Police later confirmed that they belonged to a missing Finnish tourist.

Tzvi Jasper contributed to this report.