Mount Meron
High Court lifts freeze on NIS 78m. Religious Services funding, keeps broader freeze in place
The freeze stems from a petition challenging an August 4 Knesset Finance Committee meeting held during the election recess.
Haredi protesters attempt to block bus near Meron over Shabbat operations
Reporters Notebook: Israel’s northern border amid peace and war
Meron rabbi arrested over serious sex-crime allegations
75% of public, 62% of ultra-Orthodox want state inquiry of Meron disaster
Shas, UTJ have opposed a state commission of inquiry free of political influence but victims' families have largely supported it, insisting that only an independent probe can uncover the truth.
45 dead at Mount Meron, and still no one cares - opinion
In a normal country, those responsible would have already been arrested, interrogated, indicted. In a normal country, those who allowed this to happen would have resigned or been forced from office.
Grapevine May 28, 2021: Where hatred and incitement can lead
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Establish state inquiry into Mount Meron disaster now - editorial
Although such a probe would not have the authority to hand out punishment or demand dismissals, the families of the victims deserve to know what happened.
Baby son, born to widow of Meron tragedy victim, to be named in his honor
The baby was delivered at Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital.
Mount Meron: UTJ and Shas propose gov't controlled committee of enquiry
Interior Minister and Shas head Arye Deri would control appointment of chairman, and at least two other committee members, while the chief rabbis would also appoint a representative.
Israel needs a new police chief - editorial
The violence in east Jerusalem and the Old City has been a disaster. And before that, another disaster occurred on Mount Meron. Police knew the dangers but were unable to do anything.
Gaza rockets, Mount Meron: Israel's trauma times two
HEALTH AFFAIRS: Only two weeks after 45 people lost their lives in a crowd crush at Mount Meron, with hundreds of rockets raining down on Israel, the event feels like it is in the distant past.
Tragedy on Mount Meron: Have we learned anything?
Was it the ecstasy of being near the grave of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai that robbed them of their basic senses?
14-Day news roundup: Meron tragedy
Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.