The stone tablet that some say was written at the order of King Yehoash of Judah some 2,700 years ago has been located and is in the hands of the police. The tablet, reported two months ago to have been found on the Temple Mount, contains ten lines of Phoenician script describing activities carried out by King Yehoash in the First Temple. The Geological Institute found it to be genuine, but several archaeologists voiced skepticism regarding this claim.
The police intervened in the case at the behest of MK Uri Ariel (National Union). Ariel said that the Arab who claimed to have found it, as well as antiquities dealers acting on his behalf, should be investigated on suspicion of violating the Antiquities Law, which states that antiquities found in Israel belong to the State of Israel.
MK Ariel, who spoke with Arutz-7 today, also said that he had asked Defense Minister Mofaz to issue a permit to celebrate the Purim holiday tonight with the traditional reading of the Book of Esther at Joseph's Tomb in Shechem. Mofaz has not yet responded.
The police intervened in the case at the behest of MK Uri Ariel (National Union). Ariel said that the Arab who claimed to have found it, as well as antiquities dealers acting on his behalf, should be investigated on suspicion of violating the Antiquities Law, which states that antiquities found in Israel belong to the State of Israel.
MK Ariel, who spoke with Arutz-7 today, also said that he had asked Defense Minister Mofaz to issue a permit to celebrate the Purim holiday tonight with the traditional reading of the Book of Esther at Joseph's Tomb in Shechem. Mofaz has not yet responded.