The director of an Israeli ambulance service has confirmed that nearly 40 people died in a stampede at a religious festival in northern Israel. The director of an Israeli ambulance service has confirmed that nearly 40 people died in a stampede at a religious festival in northern Israel. Netanyahu, who briefly visited Mount Meron at midday, offered his condolences. Experts have long warned that the Mount Meron celebrations were ripe for disaster due to the crowded conditions, large fires and hot weather. During Friday’s visit to Mount Meron, Netanyahu was jeered by dozens of religious protesters.
