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Mount Meron disaster
Israeli rescue forces and police at the scene after a mass fatality scene during the celebrations of the Jewish holiday of Lag Baomer on Mt. Meron, in northern Israel on April 30, 2021. (David Cohen/Flash90)
May 10, 2021, 11:12 am
Two safety engineers from Meron disaster detained for questioning
Development marks first interviews by police since last month’s tragedy at religious festival, where 45 people were crushed to death
By TOI staff
Rivka Paluch, left, walks alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset on March 3, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 8, 2021, 11:26 pm
PM aide faces suspension for soliciting fawning videos from Meron families
Rivka Paluch allegedly requested grieving relatives film clips in which they express support for Netanyahu, wife Sara; PM’s office says it never asked for such messages
By TOI staff
Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai, right, meets with press near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem on April 24, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 7, 2021, 6:20 pm
Police chief says won’t quit following Meron disaster: ‘My conscience is clear’
Kobi Shabtai says he’s ‘content with his actions’ a week after crush that killed 45, says he did the best with what he had; authorities yet to begin collecting testimonies
By TOI staff
Rivka Paluch, left, walks alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset on March 3, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 6, 2021, 11:27 pm
Netanyahu adviser asks Meron victim’s family for video supporting PM — report
Bereaved family member tells Channel 12 Rivka Paluch requested short clip in which they would ‘say something to the PM’ and his wife
By TOI staff
Israeli rescue forces and police at the scene of the fatal crush during Lag B'Omer celebrations on Mt. Meron, in northern Israel on April 30, 2021. (David Cohen/Flash90)
May 6, 2021, 8:28 pm
Joint team from police, internal affairs ordered to probe Meron disaster
AG announces investigation arrangements a week after crush that killed 45; authorities yet to begin collecting testimonies
By TOI staff
Screen capture from video of the disaster during Lag B'Omer celebratons at Mount Meron, April 30, 2021. (Channel 12 News)
May 6, 2021, 9:14 am
Eleven minutes at Meron: Video shows how deadly crush unfolded
TV news airs security camera footage showing how treacherous walkway at religious festival rapidly went from being mostly clear to a crowded deathtrap
By TOI staff
Northern District Commander Shimon Lavi (R) and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai (R) at Mount Meron ahead of the tragedy, April 29, 2021 (Israel Police)
May 5, 2021, 7:52 pm
Police chief said to ask attorney general for state inquiry into Meron disaster
Kobi Shabtai reportedly says he hopes investigation will be free from the ‘pressures’ of various bodies who operate site of religious festival where 45 killed in crush
By TOI staff
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May 5, 2021, 2:23 pm
Daily Briefing May 5 – Lapid, Bennett… Rivlin: Who will get president’s vote?
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By TOI staff
The Daily Briefing
May 4, 2021, 1:48 pm
Daily Briefing May 4 – Has Netanyahu pulled the final rabbit from his hat?
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By TOI staff
Police officer Rami Alwan hugs Shmuel Hayut, whom he saved at Meron. Father Avigdor Hayut sites to the left at their home in Bnei Brak, May 3, 2021 (Flash90)
May 4, 2021, 11:46 am
Man to Bedouin cop who rescued son at Meron: You saved my child, saved the world
‘Rami didn’t ask what party I belong to or if I’m Bedouin or Arab. Rami saved us,’ says Avigdor Hayut, whose eldest son Yedidia was killed in disaster
By TOI staff
Security officials and rescuers at the scene of a fatal crush during Lag B'Omer celebrations at Mt. Meron in northern Israel, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo)
May 4, 2021, 11:37 am
TV: Police document warned of need to ‘widen exit’ where Meron disaster unfolded
Assessment prepared before deadly crush highlighted overcrowding at Toldot Aharon compound; police said to fear some ultra-Orthodox sects now removing evidence
By TOI staff
Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai (L) and Public Security Minister Minister Amir Ohana at the bonfire lighting celebrations for Lag B'Omer, hours before the tragedy, April 30, 2021 (Israel Police)
May 4, 2021, 2:18 am
Minister said to muzzle police chief’s request for Meron probe commission
Public Security Minister Amir Ohana denies intervening; police say they are waiting on state comptroller’s probe
By TOI staff
Visitors at the site where 45 people were killed in a crush at Mt. Meron, May 2, 2021. (David Cohen/Flash90)
May 3, 2021, 7:19 pm
At Knesset memorial, leaders urge comprehensive probe of Meron tragedy
Netanyahu says deadly crush will be thoroughly investigated, but doesn’t mention a state inquiry commission; Deri, breaking silence, also calls for full examination
By TOI staff
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit speaks at an event at Bar Ilan University, March 4, 2020. (Flash90)
May 3, 2021, 5:52 pm
AG: Transitional government can form state inquiry into Meron disaster
Justice Minister Gantz, whose query prompted Mandelblit’s opinion, instructs his office to prepare a probe proposal
By TOI staff
Screen capture from video of Yoel Schlezinger describing the events at Mount Meron, May 2, 2021. (Twitter)
May 3, 2021, 4:52 pm
Volunteer describes plucking boy from Meron crush by yanking him through window
Yoel Schlezinger, who helps out with hospitality services at annual Lag B’Omer festival, says he poured water on crowd in effort to stop deadly movement
By Stuart Winer and TOI staff
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