Live Update arrow right icon From the Liveblog of Saturday, May 1, 2021

Netanyahu said expected to oppose state commission of inquiry into Meron disaster

1 May 2021, 9:16 pm
Edit
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on Google

Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to oppose the formation of state commission of inquiry into the disaster at Mount Meron, according to Channel 12 news, which says those around premier don’t see any interest in establishing such a committee, fearing its political consequences.

On the other hand, the network says Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid are expected to call for an independent investigatory panel that will include all relevant elements and not only a governmental investigation.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Internal Security Minister Amir Ohana (R) visit the site of an overnight fatal stampede during an ultra-Orthodox religious gathering at Mt. Meron in northern Israel, on April 30, 2021. (Ronen ZVULUN / POOL / AFP)

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.