Mount Meron

Reporters Notebook: Israel’s northern border amid peace and war

Despite ongoing tensions, Israel's northern border shows signs of quiet resilience as local communities resume life amid rising security threats.

MAY 9, 2026|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Northern Israel registers peace amid the ceasefire with Hezbollah.

ULTRA-ORTHODOX JEWS walk through a forest near the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron, northern Israel, attempting to reach the Lag BaOmer celebrations after the site was closed by police following Home Front Command restrictions, May 5, 2026.

Meron rabbi arrested over serious sex-crime allegations

Four testimonies included allegations of sexual harm under spiritual authority, with alleged acts described to victims as part of a “spiritual process,” “rectification,” or “special closeness.”

MAY 7, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

People watch on as bonfires burn for Lag Ba'omer on May 4, 2026.

Over 20 people taken to hospital during Mt. Meron Lag Ba'omer celebration - report

Among the injured was a 50-year-old man in moderate condition who had suffered a head injury. The remaining 22 were in light condition, suffering from weakness, fainting, and light bruising.

MAY 5, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

View of the gravesite of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai on Mount Meron, northern Israel, May 1, 2024.

Police disperse hundreds of civilians from Mount Meron attempting to light fires for Lag Ba'omer

"We clarify that, given the security situation and the Home Front Command's instructions, staying in the mountain area without a permit constitutes a danger to the public," said the police.

MAY 4, 2026|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

Grapevine May 28, 2021: Where hatred and incitement can lead

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MAY 27, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

A POSTER at a busy Melbourne intersection depicts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Hitler.

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.

MAY 25, 2021ByJPOST EDITORIAL

The bodies of the victims of the tragedy at Mount Meron on Lag Ba'omer.

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.

MAY 22, 2021ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN

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.

MAY 19, 2021ByJEREMY SHARON

INTERIOR MINISTER Arye Deri attends the funeral of Abraham Ambon, one of the victims of the Meron tragedy, in Jerusalem on Monday.

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.

MAY 13, 2021ByJPOST EDITORIAL

Israeli police seen on the streets of the central Israeli city of Lod, where last night synaogues and cars were torched as well as shops damaged, by Arab residents rioted in the city, and ongoing this evening. May 12, 2021.

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.

MAY 13, 2021ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN