AG announces investigation arrangements a week after crush that killed 45; authorities yet to begin collecting testimonies

Kobi Shabtai reportedly says he hopes investigation will be free from the 'pressures' of various bodies who operate site of religious festival where 45 killed in crush

Justice Minister Gantz, whose query prompted Mandelblit's opinion, instructs his office to prepare a probe proposal

Matanyahu Englman says special probe will focus on conduct of all involved, the compound's administration, and what can be done to stop a similar tragedy occurring in the future

Blue and White chief says only such a panel will be able to manage 'all aspects of investigation into disaster,' will be able to prevent future incidents

Reports in 2008, 2011 raised concerns; internal police document in 2016 said site was chaotically managed, couldn't safely accommodate numbers that attend annual Lag B’Omer event

Netanyahu's failed bid to install his ex-spokesman as justice minister underlines the dangers of tinkering with Basic Laws to suit the needs of leaders who come and, eventually, go

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Religious Zionism leader says public will 'fight for their independence and sovereignty' should AG move to deem premier unfit to serve following 'illegal' cabinet vote

PM appears to end crisis ahead of key High Court ruling, but insists cabinet vote appointing Likud ally Akunis was legal despite attorney general’s objection