Lag Ba'omer: At least 40 killed, over 100 injured in Mt. Meron stampede

Published on April 30, 2021

Dozens killed, 44 in critical condition after stampede at hassidic section on Mt. Meron. Festive gathering was largest since COVID outbreak.
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