The body would have the authority to probe senior politicians and decision-makers, going beyond a Justice Ministry inquiry now under way that is looking into possible misconduct by police officers at the site. The increasingly acrimonious blame game comes during a political power struggle between Netanyahu and former allies-turned-foes bent on toppling him. After inconclusive elections in March, Netanyahu s chances of forming a ruling coalition and staying in power seem to be waning. His ultra-Orthodox political allies would feature prominently in any Netanyahu-led government. The stampede, the deadliest civil disaster in Israel s history, took place during a festival called Lag BaOmer on Mount Meron in northern Israel. The site is believed to be the burial place of prominent second century sage Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. The annual springtime celebrations are marked by the lighting of large bonfires, singing and dancing.
Israeli officials under scrutiny over warnings ahead of festival stampede deaths
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