2021 Meron crowd crush, Disaster in Israel
The 2021 Meron crowd crush was a tragic event that resulted in the loss of life during a religious gathering.
The event took place on April 30, 2021, coinciding with the Jewish holiday Lag BaOmer.
It occurred at Mount Meron during the annual pilgrimage to the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
Safety concerns had been raised about the site's capacity to hold such large crowds prior to the disaster.
With 45 fatalities and more than 150 injured, it was one of the deadliest civilian disasters in Israeli history.
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August 31, 2026 12:06
