‘Identifying bodies from Meron Lag Ba'omer disaster could take hours’

Published on April 30, 2021

Some 32 victims were identified and 22 released for burial before the onset of Shabbat.
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Mount Meron disaster: Gov't declares national day of mourning Sunday

April 30, 2021
As a result of the disaster at Mount Meron, cultural events and musical performances that were expected to take place on Friday were cancelled throughout Israel.

Biden calls Netanyahu to offer condolences on Meron tragedy

April 30, 2021
Biden said after the call, "the United States stands with the people of Israel, and with Jewish communities the world over, in mourning the terrible tragedy at Mount Meron.