Israel in shock after 45 Jews crushed to death at festival

Israel observed a day of national mourning on Sunday, May 2 for the 45 Jewish worshippers crushed to death in a stampede just after midnight Friday. It’s the biggest civilian mass causality in Israel’s 73-year history. More than 150 pilgrims suffered injuries. An estimated 100,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews had gathered for the annual Lag b'Omer festival, despite warnings for years that the site was not safe for big crowds.

Israel, Middle East, NewsGil ZoharMay 3, 2021Gil Zohar, Israel crush, Israel stampede, Lag b'Omer, Primary Feature, crushed to death, Meron, Secondary Feature, ZengerComment

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