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Netanyahu declares national day of mourning after tragedy during Lag B’Omer festivities in Meron
At least 45 people were confirmed dead and 150 injured, with dozens in serious condition.
Israeli rescue forces and police at the scene after a mass fatality scene during celebrations of the Jewish holiday of Lag B’Omer in Meron, in northern Israel, on April 30, 2021. Photo by David Cohen/Flash90.
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(April 30, 2021 / JNS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a national day of mourning for Sunday over the disaster that took place at a massive Lag B’Omer gathering at the foot of Mount Meron on Friday morning.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mount Meron.
Picture by Koby Gideon (GPO).
At least 45 people were confirmed dead and 150 people were injured, with dozens in serious condition and several in critical.
‘’There were heartbreaking scenes here. People were crushed to death, including children. Many of the victims have still not been identified and I would like to avoid the dissemination of rumors on social media because this breaks the families’ hearts. Let the authorities work,’’ said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who visited the site.
It remains unclear the specific cause of the disaster, Magen David Adom said the tragedy was likely caused by overcrowding at a narrow pass at the prayer compound.
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