Ultra-Orthodox media figures are calling for a commission of inquiry, and lashing the state for letting their community endanger itself

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Caught in tug of war between authorities, religious sects and interest groups, Israel's 2nd most-visited Jewish holy place has no full, official state oversight

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

Bennett reportedly convinces Netanyahu to back proposal; Likud leader hopes that, with Yamina’s support, legislation will pass Knesset

Newborn Hena from Iraq reaches Sheba Hospital; eight more Kurdish babies requiring emergency surgery to enter from Jordan on Tuesday

Lamenting political situation that has forced 4 rounds of voting in 2 years, president says power to influence is in hands of public; Netanyahu calls day a 'festival of democracy'

Doctors near Tel Aviv are ready to operate, but a hellish bureaucratic mess between government bodies means sick children are being kept from surgery that can save their lives

Shas leader says Netanyahu himself prefers to complete trial and prove himself innocent; will support efforts for lawmakers to override courts in some situations

Aryeh Deri asserts Haredi women would be 'the first' to oppose a party that has female ultra-Orthodox politicians; Liberman slams him as 'minister for the exclusion of women'