Lag Ba'Omer air pollution levels reach 10.9 times normal values

Air pollution levels soar across the country as Israelis celebrate Lag Ba'Omer festival.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys dance around a bonfire as they celebrate the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba'Omer in the city of Ashdod, Israel May 13, 2017

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys dance around a bonfire as they celebrate the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba'Omer in the city of Ashdod, Israel May 13, 2017

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BySHARON UDASIN

MAY 15, 2017 13:40

Updated: MAY 16, 2017 04:16