Palestinian Authority paves over Hasmonean fortress, destroying remains of ancient wall – After declaring ancient Hasmonean fortress a ‘Palestinian Heritage Site’, PA paves over the fortress, destroying remains of wall, cisterns. | Israel National News

The Palestinian Authority, taking advantage of the absence of Civil Administration inspectors during the coronavirus shutdown, is consolidating its takeover of “Tel Aroma,” a Hasmonean fortress in Samaria. The PA’s most recent project has caused unspeakable damage to the antiquities at this unique site: Yesterday (Sunday) a fleet of heavy engineering tools from the Palestinian Authority and the Beta Village Council arrived at Tel Aroma, and paved a road leading toward the remains of the fortress.