EU, India, Austria extend condolences over Meron disaster

India and Austria join numerous other countries in offering condolences to Israel over the Meron stampede tragedy.

Deeply saddened at the tragedy in Israel at Mount Meron during the celebrations of Lag Ba'omer. Extend my condolences and wish the injured a speedy recovery.

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 30, 2021

Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic events at Mount Meron in #Israel. Our hearts go out to the people of #Israel and the families and loved ones of the victims. We wish a swift recovery to all those injured. @Gabi_Ashkenazi

— MFA Austria (@MFA_Austria) April 30, 2021

The European Union, in a statement, says it “expresses its deepest condolences to families and friends of the victims and to the people of Israel and extends its wishes for a quick recovery to those hurt.”