Shea Levin — text status

Israeli police have reopened the criminal investigation into the 2021 Meron tragedy, which claimed 45 lives during Lag B’Omer celebrations. Several officials involved in planning and managing the event are expected to be questioned under caution. The investigation was suspended following the establishment of the State Commission of Inquiry, which later identified serious failures and recommended examining potential criminal responsibility. The decision to reopen the case follows years of delays and growing pressure from victims’ families and legal authorities.