Mount Meron tragedy: 44 killed, over 150 injured in Lag Baomer stampede

Published on April 30, 2021

Worshippers are stranded at the site, and the injured are still receiving medical treatment.
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Pilgrims describe horror at Mt. Meron: 'I thought I was going to die'

April 30, 2021
"In that hurry we fell on each other, I thought I was going to die," said one eyewitness. "I saw people dead next to me."

Police launch investigation into Mt. Meron Lag Baomer disaster

April 30, 2021
Northern District Police chief Shimon Lavi said that he was prepared to take responsibility for what happened at Mount Meron.