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Ben Gvir Urges Public to Avoid Meron Over Safety Concerns Ahead of Lag BaOmer

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Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called on the public not to travel to Meron for the Lag BaOmer gathering at the kever of Rav Shimon Bar Yochai, warning that attendance this year could pose a serious danger to life. Ben Gvir conducted a comprehensive security assessment Monday evening at Mount Meron, joined by Communications Minister Shlomo Karchi and senior officials from Israel’s security establishment. The meeting focused o…
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Hundreds of police officers, Border Guard soldiers and traffic police officers are at the holy site with the aim of evacuating the hundreds of people who arrived for the festivities - which were canceled this year in light of the security situation. The police are working to prevent attempts to infiltrate the complex, and the arrival of buses and private vehicles in the area.

The Minister of National Security, MK Itamar Ben-Gvir, held a comprehensive situation assessment on Mount Meron this evening (Monday) ahead of the celebration of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, with the participation of the Minister of Communications Shlomo Kerei and the top security forces in the country. The assessment of the situation was attended by the Commissioner of Police, Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff, Chief of…

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kikar.co.il broke the news on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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