Mount Meron

On shift at the Hatzor Air Force Base.

Hezbollah rocket strikes Israeli air control base in North, IDF confirms

The IDF clarified that the Air Force's air defense systems' operational preparedness was not harmed due to the attack.

New police station opens on Mount Meron just before Lag Ba’omer

The new station will make it possible for the police to make their services more efficient and accessible for visitors as well as the local residents.

Lag Ba'omer: Tens of thousands ascend Mount Meron

Massive police forces, firefighters, civilian ushers and medical volunteers are on the scene to ensure the safe and orderly conduct of the celebrations.

Two years after disaster, Israel Police prepare for Meron pilgrimage

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are expected to come to the town of Meron, but several measures have been put in place to avoid overcrowding and overloading of infrastructure.

Idolatry: The Jewish version

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Regardless of its safety hazards, the Mount Meron jamboree is a pagan perversion of Judaism.

First two foreign lawsuits over Meron disaster demand 3.5 million shekels each

The New Jersey families of Elazar Yitzahk Koltai, 13, and Donny Morris, 19, are seeking NIS 3.5 million each in damages from the authorities that had overseen the holy site at the time of Lag BaOmer

Israeli sex offender rabbi should be banned from Lag Ba'omer event - NGO

Berland was convicted of sexual assault in 2016 of multiple women and other offenses including fraud, embezzlement, attempted threats, tax offenses and money laundering in 2021.

Almost 2 years after tragedy, Meron celebrations regulated under new law

In line with recommendations of the Meron Committee, one central bonfire will be light at the tomb, with additional bonfires for religious study.

Meron disaster victims demand MK Porush be reinstated as Meron celebration supervisor

Haredi MK Meir Porush resigned from his role as supervisor of the Lag B’Omer Meron celebrations earlier on Tuesday.

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