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20:00pm Timesofisrael.com
After tragedy, multiple reports of political pressures not to limit Meron event
Following initial horror over crush that killed 45, blame game begins between various authorities and officials who planned, approved and oversaw mass festivities at holy site...
19:40pm SBS World News
Israel begins burying victims of deadly stampede at Jewish pilgrimage site
A "thorough, serious and in-depth investigation" is being carried out and Sunday has been declared a national day of mourning.
19:35pm Timesofisrael.com
Berlin bans annual Quds Day march that protests Israel
Jewish and pro-Israel groups have tried for years to have the march banned as a purely antisemitic demonstration...
19:35pm Timesofisrael.com
Eli Broad, Jewish billionaire entrepreneur who reshaped LA, dies at 87
City's mayor Eric Garcetti calls Broad the most influential private citizen of his generation: 'He loved this city as deeply as anyone I have ever known'...
19:10pm JPOST
At least 6 Americans, including 3 teens, among victims in Meron disaster
Yosef Amram Tauber, 19, of Monsey, was a student at the Brisk yeshiva. A relative said that he left for Israel to attend the yeshiva “for the first time last week.” ...
18:45pm Timesofisrael.com
US Jewish day schools struggle with celebrating Lag B’Omer amid Meron tragedy
Balancing hardship and happiness is difficult, one teacher says, 'but we’re kind of used to it, Jewish people'...
17:25pm Yahoo! News
US-mediated Lebanon-Israel talks on border at sea to resume
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16:55pm Timesofisrael.com
German city agrees to return painting to heirs of Holocaust survivor
Move could mark precedent after commission on return of stolen Nazi-era art had until now not typically dealt with cases in which cultural property changed hands outside of country...
16:45pm News.com.au
At least 45 dead in Israeli festival stampede
At least 45 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured from a stampede at a religious bonfire festival in Israel. The chaotic scenes were captured on social media, showing thousands of ...
16:40pm New York Post
Sailor spent nightmarish four years trapped aboard Egyptian cargo ship
A Syrian sailor spent a frightening four years trapped aboard a cargo ship off the Egyptian coast – two of them alone — before he was finally allowed to go home earlier this month, according t...
16:40pm Timesofisrael.com
US to restrict travel from India over COVID starting Tuesday
Biden signs proclamation barring entry to most foreigners returning from country in past 14 days, with exceptions for permanent residents, spouses, close relatives of US citizens...
16:25pm Timesofisrael.com
Steven Spielberg’s new foundation announces first ten documentaries it will fund
Grant awardees include one film following story of drag queen turned rabbinical student and another on Israeli comic who uses routine to push Israelis to question their biases...
16:05pm Timesofisrael.com
UK Labour Party suspends 14 members over alleged antisemitism
Local report doesn't specify what lawmakers did, but Conservative Party announces it's also benching a member who shared post claiming Israel carrying out 'Final Solution' in Gaza...
16:05pm Timesofisrael.com
Biden reportedly won’t reverse Trump recognition of Western Sahara as Morocco’s
Blinken tells Moroccan counterpart that move which was coupled with Rabat normalizing with Israel will remain in place, at least for time being...
16:00pm Arutz 7
Blinken thanks Morocco for normalizing ties with Israel

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday thanked Morocco for normalizing ties with Israel during a conversation with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita.
A statement published...
15:45pm SBS World News
Day of mourning declared as Israel begins burying victims of deadly Jewish pilgrim stampede
A "thorough, serious and in-depth investigation" is being carried out and Sunday has been declared a national day of mourning.
15:15pm Arutz 7
Watch: Biden spends 30 seconds looking for his mask

"Looking for my mask, I'm in trouble," says US President as he looks for it in his binder.
(Arutz Sheva"s North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. T...
15:15pm Timesofisrael.com
‘L’dor v’dor’: Biden hails US Jewry contributions in heritage month proclamation
President notes how previous year was one of 'historic firsts,' with swearing-in of first Jewish second gentleman and first Jewish majority leader in Senate...
14:50pm Arutz 7
European countries denounce postponement of PA elections

France, Germany, Italy and Spain on Friday expressed disappointment over Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas' decision to postpone parliamentary elections scheduled for May.
14:50pm Arutz 7
VP Harris: We stand with the people of Israel during this difficult time

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday expressed condolences over the deadly stampede during Lag Ba'Omer celebrations in Meron.
"Doug and I are heartbroken over the terrible tragedy a...
14:45pm JPOST
Environment Ministry: Lag Baomer fires cause major rise on air pollution
Air pollution is typically affected by both human factors as well as meteorological factors that impacts the amount of particulates in the air. ...
14:35pm Arutz 7
Australian PM: Jews have made a remarkable contribution

"Jewish Australians have made a remarkable contribution to our national life and our story," said Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in a speech addressing the Australian Jewish community ...
14:25pm Haaretz
Jewish Israelis should stop being afraid of the Nakba
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14:25pm Haaretz
Iran’s two-pronged diplomatic war in the Middle East
In the run-up to the June presidential election, Tehran aims to improve relations with Riyadh in part by ending the war in Yemen, on top of a quick, new nuclear deal...
14:25pm JPOST
Fire breaks out after pipe malfunction at Haifa petrochemical plants
Fire and rescue services have gained control of the flames and the plant has paused the supply of fuel to the facility. ...
14:25pm Timesofisrael.com
At least 4 Americans among the dead in Mount Meron disaster
Ashkenazi tells Blinken that Israel working to help victims' families and to return them to US ASAP; youngest of four a 19-year-old who was in Israel on a gap year program...
14:15pm Arutz 7
Talks with Iran are in an unclear place
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says it is still uncertain if an agreement with Iran will be reached....
14:10pm Washington Post- Mid. East
What we know about American deaths in the Israel stampede
President Biden said his administration was working to confirm that Americans were among the at least 45 dead and more than 150 injured after a stampede broke out during a Jewish celebration....
14:00pm Arutz 7
The story of the Jewish doctor among inmates at Auschwitz

How a Jewish doctor, an inmate at Auschwitz, saved lives.
(Arutz Sheva"s North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically ...
13:50pm Arutz 7
Biden Justice Department nominee hid ties to anti-Semitic poet

Evidence shows that Kirsten Clarke was on the same masthead as the poet, whose poem claimed that Israel had advanced knowledge of 9/11.
(Arutz Sheva"s North American desk is keeping you ...
13:45pm New York Post
New Yorkers among those trampled to death in ‘human avalanche’ at Israeli holy site
Several New Yorkers were among the 45 people trampled to death in a horrifying “human avalanche” that started during a stampede at a religious celebration in Israel, reports said Friday. Menachem ...
13:45pm Timesofisrael.com
Idaho, West Virginia pass anti-Israel boycott laws
Both US states approve legislation that bar public companies from doing business over $100K with firms that don't explicitly oppose BDS...
13:35pm Timesofisrael.com
Polish scientists find 1st ever pregnant Egyptian mummy
University of Warsaw professor says 'a little foot' was seen in the embalmed women's belly: 'That is why this mummy is truly unique'...
13:30pm Washington Post- Mid. East
What we know about the Americans killed in the Israel stampede
President Biden said his administration was working to confirm that Americans were among the at least 45 dead and more than 150 injured after a stampede broke out during a Jewish celebration....
13:20pm Timesofisrael.com
After Meron, Gantz said to explicitly tell Netanyahu no on forming government
Israeli TV says Blue and White chief told PM he is committed to 'change bloc'; also reports that premier won't seek extension of mandate unless coalition realisticly in reach...
13:15pm Arutz 7
Identification of Meron victims to continue after Shabbat

The identification process of the 45 people who were killed during the Lag Ba'Omer celebrations in Meron was stopped on Friday afternoon by order of the Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi, Rabbi David La...
13:15pm Arutz 7
New translation backs up claim Kerry gave Zarif info on Israel

Newly analyzed translation of leaked audiotape has Zarif saying, "Kerry told me that Israel had launched 200 airstrikes against (Iran)."
(Arutz Sheva"s North American desk is keeping you upd...
13:15pm AL JAZEERA
Amid uncertainty, Iran and US showing ‘willingness’ in deal talks
US national security adviser says 'all sides' are willing to talk 'seriously' about a pathway back into the deal....
13:05pm Timesofisrael.com
Why do ultra-Orthodox Jews flock to Mount Meron on Lag B’Omer?
The hilltop shrine, where 45 people were killed in a stampede, has long been a place whose symbolism reflects a mix of grief and euphoria ...
12:35pm JPOST
In Lag Baomer Mount Meron stampede 45 killed, at least 150 injured
Emergency and security services are working to save the injured and identify the deceased. ...
12:35pm JPOST
Who typically visits Mount Meron for Lag BaOmer? - survey
Some 14 out of every 100 Israeli Jews say the go "when they can" to commemorate the anniversary of Shimon Bar Yochai's death on Lag Ba'Omer. ...
12:35pm L.A Times Mid. East
Like someone was holding me underwater: Stampede in Israel kills at least 45

A stampede at a religious festival in Israel attended by tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews kills at least 45.

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12:30pm Arutz 7
Canada expresses condolences over Meron disaster
Canadian PM Trudeau, opposition leader O’Toole join other world leaders who expressed condolences deadly stampede during in Meron....
12:25pm Timesofisrael.com
Pressure expected for full state inquiry into responsibility for Meron disaster
Amid growing reports of systemic failures, calls mount to extend probes beyond police and local officials, to investigate ministers responsible for catastrophic event...
12:20pm Arutz 7
Bristol prof accused of targeting Jewish students back at work

British sociology professor David Miller who was on "sick leave" from the University of Bristol due to offensive comments made toward Jewish students has gone back to work, according to the ...
12:05pm Arutz 7
Back to the worlds oldest hate

When anti-Semitism rears its ugly head over the world.
(Arutz Sheva"s North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on ...
11:40am Arutz 7
Netanyahu donates blood following Meron disaster

PM Netanyahu: I will do everything, the Israeli government will do everything, to help the families of those who perished.
(Arutz Sheva"s North American desk is keeping you updated until the...
11:35am Timesofisrael.com
For ultra-Orthodox Jews, a new tragedy after a year of terrible loss
'The joy of our heart has ceased, our dancing has turned into mourning,' says a Haredi newspaper headline plucked from the book of Lamentations...
11:25am Arutz 7
US preparing for Taliban attacks during Afghan withdrawal

The Pentagon is anticipating possible attacks on US military personnel as the US withdrawal from Afghanistan proceeds past the May 1 date negotiated by the Trump administration in a February...
11:10am New York Post
Israeli police official reportedly accepts blame for deadly stampede
Shimon Lavi, the Israeli police official who oversaw security arrangements for the religious celebration where 45 people were killed, said he took responsibility, a report says....
10:50am Arutz 7
Blinken speaks to Ashkenazi following Meron disaster

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday spoke with Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi following the disaster on Mount Meron.
"I spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi...
10:45am Washington Post- Mid. East
The history of the religious festival that turned into a deadly stampede in Israel
The annual gathering draws people to northern Israel's Mount Meron for prayers and bonfires....
10:45am JPost Breaking News
Netanyahu considering mandate extension request due to Meron disaster
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10:35am Timesofisrael.com
Biden calls Netanyahu to express condolences over ‘heartbreaking’ Meron tragedy
US president laments 'the loss of life among worshipers practicing their faith,' says ordered assistance be offered; Ashkenazi: Israel working to help families of 4 dead Americans...
10:30am Arutz 7
UK Conservative candidate denounced over anti-Semitic FB posts

Candidate has since apologized but major UK Jewish organization wants to ensure he doesn't get leadership position if he is elected.
(Arutz Sheva"s North American desk is keeping you updated...
10:30am Debka
No state inquiry needed for the Meron tragedy. The site was historically prone to disaster

The first names were released on Friday morning, April 30, of the 45 people crushed to death that night in

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10:20am The Age
Medics work to identify 45 people killed in Israeli stampede
Witnesses spoke of seeing a “pyramid” of people who were asphyxiated or trampled in a passageway around three metres wide at the crowded event in the Galilee....
10:15am Arutz 7
I am deeply moved by the outpouring of support
Israel’s Ambassador to the US and UN thanks world leaders who expressed condolences and offered support following Meron disaster....
10:15am Arutz 7
Why insist on remaining in a foreign land?

Why insist on remaining in the Diaspora with all its dangers to the Jewish people?
(Arutz Sheva"s North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The t...
10:15am Timesofisrael.com
Families rush to identify, bury Meron disaster victims before Shabbat
In Jerusalem, funerals still going on as sirens announcing sabbath wail across city; forensic institute suspends ID process for Jewish day of rest with 32 of 45 bodies identified...
10:00am JPOST
Comptroller warned that Lag Ba’omer Meron was disaster waiting to happen
Current comptroller Matanyahu Englman said his office has been tracking the issue and may initiate a more comprehensive probe given the extent of the tragedy. ...
09:55am Yahoo! News
Phones of the dead light up with desperate calls as Israeli festival turns into night of horror
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09:45am Washington Post- Mid. East
What we know about the Americans involved in the Israel stampede
President Biden said his administration was working to confirm that Americans were among the at least 45 dead and more than 150 injured after a stampede broke out during a Jewish celebration....
09:45am JPost Breaking News
Indirect talks on Iran nuclear deal in unclear place - US adviser
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09:30am Huffington Post
Michael B. Jordan Explains Why People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Title Is ‘A Gift And A Curse’
The jokes have been rolling in. ...
09:20am Timesofisrael.com
As victims of Meron tragedy named, some families desperately seek loved ones
At least 35 of the 45 victims identified, while remaining families frantically try to find out if their loved ones are among the dead; at least two families lost multiple children...
09:15am The Guardian
‘It’s unfathomable’: Israel mourns after deadly crush at holy festival

People tell of unfolding horror at Mount Meron as inquiry begins into one of the country’s worst peacetime disasters

Signs of the night’s tragedy were scattered everywhere. Crushed pl...

09:15am BBC World Mid East
Israel crush: People were screaming that they couldnt breathe
The true horror of the crush that killed dozens of Orthodox Jews in Israel is becoming evident....
09:15am Timesofisrael.com
Palestinian leader Abbas, Jordan’s king, Gulf allies send condolences over Meron
Day after he blamed Israel for forcing him to suspend elections, PA chief tells Rivlin he's praying for disaster victims; Arab states without ties to Israel also said reaching out...
09:15am BBC World Mid East
Israel crush: Netanyahu promises inquiry as first victims are buried
A crush at an Orthodox Jewish festival kills 45 people in one of the country's worst disasters....
09:10am JPOST
Comptroller warned that Lag B’omer Meron was disaster waiting to happen
Current comptroller Matanyahu Englman said his office has been tracking the issue and may initiate a more comprehensive probe given the extent of the tragedy. ...
09:10am Arutz 7
PA Chair. sends letter of condolence to President Rivlin

President of Israel Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin today, Friday 30 April / 18 Iyyar, before Shabbat, received a letter of condolence from Chairman of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas, following th...
09:05am Washington Post- Mid. East
History of the religious festival that turned into a deadly stampede in Israel
The annual gathering draws people to northern Israel's Mount Meron for prayers and bonfires....
09:05am JPOST
Mount Meron disaster: Govt declares national day of mourning Sunday
As a result of the disaster at Mount Meron, cultural events and musical performances that were expected to take place on Friday were cancelled throughout Israel. ...
09:05am JPOST
Lag Baomer: These are the victims of the Mount Meron stampede
President Reuven Rivlin lit 45 candles on Friday afternoon to commemorate the 45 victims reported at the time from Mount Meron. ...
09:05am Huffington Post
Dozens Killed In Stampede At Religious Festival In Israel
Some 100,000 people crushed together to celebrate the festival of Lag BaOmer. A stampede left dozens dead. ...
09:05am Arutz 7
Biden: We stand with the people of Israel & Jewish communities
Read full Statement from President Joe Biden on the Tragedy in Israel...
09:05am JPost Breaking News
Biden expresses condolences with Israel for Mt. Meron tragedy
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09:00am Timesofisrael.com
Hundreds of strangers at funeral of Canadian Hasidic singer without family here
Calls go out for public to pay final respects to Shraga Gestetner, a father of 5 from Montreal, who came to Israel specifically for the Lag B'Omer celebrations...
08:50am Arutz 7
Biden calls Netanyahu, offer condolences

US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and offered his condolences in wake of the Meron disaster...
08:50am Arutz 7
Chelsea fan banned for 10 years for antisemitic tweets
Soccer team says that it strives to "ensure everyone feels safe, valued and included."...
08:50am Timesofisrael.com
Hundreds of strangers attend funeral of Hasidic singer without family in Israel
Calls go out for public to pay final respects to Shraga Gestetner, a father of 5 from Montreal, who came to the country specifically for the Lag B'Omer celebrations...
08:50am L.A Times Mid. East
Like someone holding me underwater: Stampede in Israel kills at least 45

A stampede at a religious festival in Israel attended by tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews kills at least 45.

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08:40am New York Times
Stampede at Israel Religious Celebration Kills at Least 45
An estimated 100,000 people had gathered on Mount Meron to celebrate a religious holiday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a “terrible disaster.”...
08:20am JPOST
Failure to tackle glaring deficiencies requires national introspection - analysis
Many of the victims came from the ultra-Orthodox hassidic Toldos Aharon community whose bonfire lighting ceremony was adjacent to the site of the disaster. ...
08:20am Timesofisrael.com
From bonfire to memorial flame: The teacher learns a lesson
The sad fact is that I am prone to prejudice against the ultra-Orthodox. It took this tragedy to set me straight: these people are my people...



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