Opposition leader, who was PM during 2021 catastrophe that killed 45, tells commision of inquiry he was not involved in planning event beyond concerns due to COVID-19 pandemic
Lawmakers express disgust after ex-PM says he wasn't aware of safety concerns at annual Lag B'Omer event before 2021 deadly crush and can't be responsible for what he doesn't know
Report says police chief Shabtai and other senior officers will receive warning letters pointing to aspects of their conduct; Shabtai has no intention of resigning
A Year After Lag BaOmer Tragedy in Meron, Tears Will Mingle With Joyful Song - Hundreds of thousands to flock to Israel's north; Profiles of the 45 who lost their lives chabad.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chabad.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
With drastic changes to the rules and a clearer delegation of responsibility, organizers prepare for an influx of revelers after 45 people were crushed to death last Lag B'Omer
Suspects caught with crowbars, wirecutters allegedly en route to holy site due to apparent opposition to new safety measures following last year's deadly disaster
Every family to be indemnified for each deceased member; bereaved families' forum thanks ministers for acting in 'rare cooperation' between coalition and opposition
A Year After Meron Tragedy on Lag BaOmer, Tears Will Mingle With Joyful Song - Hundreds of thousands to flock to Israel's north; Profiles of the 45 who lost their lives chabad.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chabad.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Rabbi of holy sites tells Meron probe: I had no authority over Lag B'Omer events timesofisrael.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from timesofisrael.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.