Cabinet okays Sunday as day of mourning, army bases to lower flags to half-mast

The cabinet has approved a declaration of Sunday, May 2 as a national day of mourning following the Meron disaster.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz instructs the military to fly flags at half-mast and cancel events. Ceremonies are expected at army bases.

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