Taskforce calls for various infrastructure changes to site, expansion of celebration to nearby areas; Lapid appoints team to implement recommendations

Attorney representing some of the victims' relatives the 'writing was on the wall,' after probe finds senior official, including Netanyahu, likely responsible for disaster

Warnings sent to top officials, including ex-minister Ohana and former northern police commander Lavi, as panel prepares to release findings on crush that killed 45

Minister earlier indicated that crowding was discussed along with epidemiological issues in lead up to disastrous pilgrimage; watchdog and others rang alarms for years

Lawmakers express disgust after ex-PM says he wasn't aware of safety concerns at annual Lag B'Omer event before 2021 deadly crush and can't be responsible for what he doesn't know

Opposition leader, who was PM during 2021 catastrophe that killed 45, tells commision of inquiry he was not involved in planning event beyond concerns due to COVID-19 pandemic

Report says police chief Shabtai, other senior officers to receive warning letters in coming weeks pointing to aspects of their conduct; Shabtai has no intention of resigning

Shimon Lavi says he put move on hold in order to deal with pressing challenges faced by force; Meron victim's relative calls on police commissioner to also 'go home'

Opposition head to be commission's final witness; if found to bear any responsibility for crush that killed 45, he may get warning letter during upcoming expected election season

In new recording, police and rescue officials heard griping over number of attendees, fearing 'mass casualty event,' while then-minister Ohana asks them to accommodate more groups