The ministerial team overseeing the investigation into the Meron tragedy has given its approval for Yerushalayim Affairs Minister Meir Porush to oversee the organization of this year’s Lag Ba’omer celebrations in Meron.
This decision comes shortly after Israel and Lebanon finalized a ceasefire agreement.
There are plans for the festivities to proceed in a manner similar to the way they were celebrated last year.
Over the past few months, the Ministry has been conducting a series of meetings with officials from Israel Police and the Transportation Ministry. At the same time, work is underway on a government bill aimed at creating a regulatory framework for the event.
“We are in the midst of preparations for the Lag Ba’omer events, which began a short time after the end of the previous event,” Porush said. “With G-d’s help, the event will take place this year as well, with a large crowd, with joy, and safely – on the security level, as well as on the personal safety level.”
{Matzav.com}