38 killed, over 100 injured in stampede at Israeli holy site
The stampede took place at Mount Meron during Lag BaOmer festivities.
At least 38 people have been killed and more than 100 people hospitalized following a stampede around midnight Friday in Israel at Mount Meron during Lag BaOmer festivities, according to the Israeli Health Ministry.
Among those injured, at least 23 are in critical condition, officials said.
The Israeli military said it sent helicopters to aid in rescue efforts.
The MDA confirmed six helicopters were sent to work with ambulances to bring victims to Ziv Hospital in Safed and Galil Medical Center in Nahariya.
Lag BaOmer is an annual celebration on the anniversary of the death of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, who was buried in a tomb at Mount Meron in northern Israel. The festivities include pilgrimages to bar Yochai’s tomb and lighting bonfires and celebrating throughout the night.
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