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Officials confirmed a man from Orange County and two men from Rockland County lost their lives alongside worshippers crushed to death during the mass religious gathering in Israel, during the holiday of Lag Ba'Omer.
Among the victims are 26-year-old Eliezer Josef of Kiryas Joel, 18-year-old Yosef Amram Tauber and 33-year-old Shraga Gestetner, both from Monsey, ABC reports.
"Our hearts & prayers are with the victims of the terrible tragedy that took place last night during Lag B'Omer celebrations in Meron, Israel. Wishing a speedy recovery to all of the injured," Israel in New York stated.