Mount Meron tragedy
Five years after Meron: Dubi Weissenstern on memory, mourning, and meaning
The head of ZAKA reflects on the lessons of the Lag Ba’omer tragedy – and what they reveal about resilience, responsibility, and the challenges facing Israel today
A responsible choice: Why canceling Lag Ba’omer at Mount Meron was the right call - editorial
Five years after disaster, Israel limits Lag Ba'omer celebrations on Meron amid security fears
Celebrating Lag Ba’omer, a heroic chapter in Jewish history - opinion
C'mtee decides to limit bonfires at Mt. Meron ahead of annual pilgrimage
Last year, the event was cancelled due to Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah.
The True conception: We continue to be endangered by our own assumptions
Let's at least be honest with ourselves: the conception is still here. We already know its price. See, we've been warned.
Mount Meron disaster is a tragedy, but also a cautionary tale - editorial
Israel – especially its government – must learn from its mistakes; otherwise, the next disaster may be just as tragic or worse.
Likud's response to the Meron report is indicative of what's to come - analysis
Instead of at least acknowledging that Netanyahu was found to bear personal responsibility for the disaster, the response attempts to discredit the committee members.
From Meron to Oct. 7: What does ‘responsibility’ mean? - analysis
Whom does this responsibility include? Of whom can it be said that this tragedy took place on their watch?
Lapid: Netanyahu is responsible for Meron deaths, should step down
"The Movement again criticizes the committee's decision not to recommend disciplinary or other measures against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a number of other senior figures," MQG stated.
Meron Disaster Commission finds Netanyahu, police, and officials responsible for catastrophe
The interim report advised the appointment of a minister in charge of the celebrations and recommended that infrastructure be improved at the site to remove safety hazards.
Israel can't stop Arab sector murders without gov't accountability - opinion
The problem is that the whole political system is geared to not be held accountable.
Mandelblit and Netanyahu lawyer spar before Meron disaster committee
Mandelblit complained that he wasn't allowed to properly finish his questions, and that Miyuchas was interrupting him. Miyuchas at one point described Mandelblit's answers as attempts to "lecture."
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.
