Americans among casualties in Israel stampede that killed 44
At least 44 killed in stampede in Israel UP NEXT Multiple Americans were among those killed and injured in a stampede in Israel that s killed dozens, the State Department said Friday. The State Department has not released the number of Americans involved. Our Embassy and Department of State will provide all necessary support to any U.S. citizens and their family members affected, President Joe Biden said earlier on Friday. At least 44 were killed and 150 others hospitalized after the stampede around midnight Friday at Mount Meron during Lag BaOmer festivities, according to the Israeli Health Ministry.