At least 45 people were crushed to death and more than 150 people hurt, including many in critical condition, after midnight Thursday at a mass gathering to celebrate the Lag B’Omer holiday at Mount Meron.
Our hearts go out to the families. Blessed be the memory of those who perished. Swift recovery to the injured - these are the words of FA minister Gabi Ashkenazi as a reaction to a terrible tragedy that happened at Mount Meron on 29th of April 2021.
Israel observed a day of mourning on Sunday the 2nd of May.
There was a virtual condelence book opened and you all can express your condolences via email: merontragedy@mfa.gov.il