IDF Cancels Lag Ba’Omer Events in Meron over Security Concerns
The IDF announced on Thursday evening that it has decided to cancel the annual Hillula of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai (Rashbi), which is held annually in Meron on Lag Ba’Omer.
“In accordance with an assessment of the situation in the IDF and in coordination with the relevant bodies, it was decided to cancel the festivities on Meron, between the dates of May 24 and 27, 2024. This, in accordance with the powers stipulated in the Civil Defense Law,” the IDF stated.
Major General Rafi Milo, the commander of the Home Front Command, wrote in an opinion he published that “as part of the recent situational assessments, I was informed of the planning for the event in question, which is expected to be held between the dates of May 24 and 27, 2024, as part of the traditional Lag Ba’Omer events at the grave of the Rashbi in Meron.”
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