After Meron, ultra-Orthodox mafia faces pushback
Haredi lawmakers are accustomed to constituents who do not hold them responsible for any ill; but after the recent disaster, some in the sector are beginning to realize that financial rewards long showered upon them aren t enough
Kobi Nahshoni, Tali Farkash |
Published: 05.07.21 , 09:22
Israel s ultra-Orthodox political parties are bracing themselves for a battle over who is to blame for the terrible disaster on Mount Meron last week.
Accusations will undoubtedly be hurled around in attempts to evade responsibility for the circumstances that led to the deaths of 45 people in a crush during the annual Lag BaOmer festivities at the site.