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Israeli Religious Festival Stampede Kills Dozens

Tragedy, in which at least 44 people were killed, occurred during celebration of Jewish holiday Lag b’Omer
 
More than 40 people were killed and dozens injured in a stampede at areligious festival in Israel early Friday.
The tragedy comes as Israel eases restrictions for those who have been vaccinated against Covid-19.
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TEL AVIV—At least 44 people were killed in a stampede at a religious bonfire festival in northern Israel early Friday, Israel’s national emergency service said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the incident “a terrible disaster,” and Israel’s military dispatched medical teams and an elite rescue unit to assist with evacuating casualties and providing treatment.

The emergency medical service said it had evacuated 103 injured people to local hospitals, including more than 20 in severe condition.

Dozens of ambulances were on scene where military and emergency-service officials set up a field hospital. Rescue workers could be seen on television and video clips shared on social media running into the site trying to navigate large crowds of people.

Yossi Goldhirsh, who was at the scene with his children, told Israel’s Ynet news that shortly after the ceremonial fire was lighted he could see “waves of people being run over and crushed.”


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