Lag baomer
Police disperse hundreds of civilians from Mount Meron attempting to light fires for Lag Ba'omer
"We clarify that, given the security situation and the Home Front Command's instructions, staying in the mountain area without a permit constitutes a danger to the public," said the police.
A responsible choice: Why canceling Lag Ba’omer at Mount Meron was the right call - editorial
18th-century prayer book of Luria’s teachings to go on display at ANU ahead of Lag Ba’omer
Lag Ba’omer reminds us to choose respect over division among Jews - opinion
Almost 2 years after tragedy, Meron celebrations regulated under new law
In line with recommendations of the Meron Committee, one central bonfire will be light at the tomb, with additional bonfires for religious study.
Netanyahu, prepare now to ensure Israeli Lag Ba'omer safety - Meron panel
While Lag Ba'omer is five months away, the committee members wrote that they felt the matter was urgent and brought it to Netanyahu's attention.
Meron disaster panel sets hearing date for Netanyahu, warned officials
The inquiry has questioned top political officials, all of whom had been holding their breath about whether the inquiry would place the blame on them during an election season.
Mount Meron committee issues second interim recommendations
The commission was established in mid-2021 following the death of 45 men and boys on April 30, 2021, in a mass crush on Mount Meron, the site of the tomb of Talmudic sage Shimon Bar Yochai.
45 Israelis were killed at Meron, why is no one accountable? - opinion
When officials see those tactics work, why would they even bother trying to fix the problems that plague Israel? Why would they bother trying to solve some of the decades-old challenges Israel faces?
Meron: Still no accountability more than a year later - editorial
More than a year after 45 families lost loved ones on Mount Meron, there is still nobody able to stand up and say, “I’m sorry, I was partially to blame.”
Netanyahu, police chief blamed for Meron disaster, receive letters of warning
Warning letters could be the beginning of a legal process against the former prime minister, minister of public security and police chief Shabtai.
Ex-NSC chief Ben Shabbat: Our oversight of Mt. Meron disaster ‘minimal’
The commission of inquiry is looking into top officials who had a potential wide view of problems leading to the disaster which killed 45 people.
Lag Ba'omer: Riots break out at Meron, site closed to further visitors
Women and children at the scene were evacuated by police after extremist Haredim began violently rioting.
IDF, Shin Bet, Border Police arrest 13 terrorism suspects in the West Bank
Israeli security forces were active in several areas throughout the West Bank, including the villages of al-'Arub, 'Abidia, Rifida, Bidu and the Qalandiya refugee camp.
