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Middle East • 2026-05-03 05:17

Israel Cancels Lag Ba‘omer Pilgrimage to Meron After Home Front Command Warning

The Home Front Command warned of potential security threats at the annual Lag Ba‘omer gathering at Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai’s gravesite in Meron. In response, Israeli authorities cancelled the pilgrimage for this year’s holiday. The decision aims to prevent possible attacks or accidents among the expected throngs of worshippers.

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