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

The exit ramp where 45 people were crushed to death on Thursday night was allegedly built without a permit, and will feature prominently in upcoming investigations

Dr. Roi Babila says colleagues broke down in front of him as stream of victims brought to clinic; says after declaring deaths of 39 victims he went to the site to try to ID bodies

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

At Haifa's Rambam medical center, PM says casualties receiving 'marvelous care,’ adds some of them owe their lives to rescue teams

'I did everything I could,' sobs Avigdor Hayut, who accompanied his teenage son and his student to the Lag B'Omer festival where they were both killed

Amit Hadad is one of the main lawyers for the PM in his corruption trial; his office reportedly set up emergency hotline for families to call, in later-deleted item

In letter to PM, ex-commanders say independent investigation needed to prevent future calamities; one says festivities should be halted for 4-5 years until proper safety in place

Francis expresses 'sadness' and 'closeness to the people of Israel' in wake of country's deadliest civilian disaster

Among those who died in the tragedy were 2 sets of brothers, children as young as 9, and visitors from abroad including 6 US citizens; identification complete after 2 days

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