Comptroller warned years ago that Mt. Meron was disaster waiting to happen

Current comptroller Matanyahu Englman said his office has been tracking the issue and may initiate a more comprehensive probe given the extent of the tragedy.

Mourners gather at a funeral for one of the victims of the 45 deceased of the Mount Meron tragedy, Lag Ba'omer, 2021.

Mourners gather at a funeral for one of the victims of the 45 deceased of the Mount Meron tragedy, Lag Ba'omer, 2021.

(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

MAY 2, 2021 21:32