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Mount Meron disaster
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May 8, 2023, 10:48 pm
At Meron pilgrimage, joy and grief mix as Haredi traditions and secular Israel clash
At renewed annual Lag B’Omer event, worshipers mourn the 45 attendees killed in deadly 2021 crush, while chafing at regulations meant to head off another disaster
By
Canaan Lidor
May 8, 2023, 9:50 pm
At Mount Meron holy site, man allegedly bites brother of victim of deadly 2021 crush
Spokesperson for minister of heritage cut on arm during altercation ahead of annual pilgrimage to shrine; police let off perpetrator with a warning to ‘make sure things stay calm’
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Canaan Lidor
May 8, 2023, 1:00 pm
Daily Briefing May 8: High Court rules that everyone loses in Bedouin demolition case
Senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur explains underlying political resonance of Khan al-Ahmar petitions; religion reporter Canaan Lidor on Lag B’Omer
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ToI Staff
May 3, 2023, 8:30 pm
On Meron disaster anniversary, relatives of victims connect to the site ‘even more’
Still processing the loss of 45 lives during 2021 pilgrimage, family members of the deceased say the tragedy has only strengthened their devotion to the event
By
Canaan Lidor
April 25, 2023, 5:18 pm
No private firm willing to insure Meron pilgrimage, two years after disaster
Treasury to consider partially indemnifying event in response to request from organizer Yossi Deitch, who says he is being treated ‘like a leper’
By
Michael Horovitz
March 5, 2023, 2:17 pm
UTJ’s Porush returns as minister of Meron pilgrimage after getting powers he sought
Haredi MK had quit, complaining Center for Holy Sites not relinquishing control of annual event, scene of 2021 deadly crush; PM commends him, tells relevant parties to cooperate
By
ToI Staff
February 28, 2023, 8:33 pm
In latest coalition snag, UTJ’s Porush quits as minister of Meron pilgrimage
Ultra-Orthodox lawmaker tells Netanyahu that the Center for Holy Sites is not relinquishing control of the annual event, leaving him ‘with responsibility but no authority’
By
ToI Staff
January 1, 2023, 4:56 am
Top rabbi calls gay Knesset speaker Ohana ‘infected,’ blames him for Meron disaster
Meir Mazuz, affiliated with several senior members of new government, brands Pride parade-goers ‘animals walking on 2 legs’; has previously blamed LGBTQ marches for COVID, terror
By
Michael Bachner
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ToI Staff
December 5, 2022, 11:16 am
In coalition talks, UTJ said to request full authority at Meron, site of disaster
MK Meir Porush wants control over site, including implementation of findings of investigative panel into 2021 tragedy; he opposed the committee’s formation
By
ToI Staff
October 20, 2022, 5:47 pm
Former top cop says he would have resigned if Meron tragedy happened under his watch
Roni Alsheich also says over two years without permanent commissioner, three years without national budget left police weakened, unable to deal with challenges
By
Michael Horovitz
October 18, 2022, 8:12 pm
Meron disaster probe committee presents initial findings to prime minister
Taskforce calls for various infrastructure changes to site, expansion of celebration to nearby areas; Lapid appoints team to implement recommendations
By
ToI Staff
August 30, 2022, 9:40 pm
Families say Meron probe findings send ‘clear message’ but don’t address their needs
Attorney representing some of the victims’ relatives the ‘writing was on the wall,’ after probe finds senior officials, including Netanyahu, likely responsible for disaster
By
ToI Staff
August 30, 2022, 6:16 pm
Meron inquest finds Netanyahu, top cop Shabtai likely responsible for disaster
Warnings also sent to other top officials, including ex-minister Ohana and former northern police commander Lavi, as panel prepares to release findings on crush that killed 45
By
Ash Obel
July 22, 2022, 11:35 pm
Public records, testimony appear to undercut Netanyahu claim of Meron ignorance
Minister earlier indicated that crowding was discussed with PM, along with epidemiological issues in lead up to disastrous pilgrimage; watchdog and others rang alarms for years
By
ToI Staff
July 21, 2022, 8:12 pm
Bereaved families, rivals tear into Netanyahu for ducking blame over Meron disaster
Lawmakers express disgust after ex-PM says he wasn’t aware of safety concerns at annual Lag B’Omer event before 2021 deadly crush and can’t be responsible for what he doesn’t know
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ToI Staff
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