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Israel Slashes Gatherings to 200 Amid Hezbollah Threat

5/3/2026

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Israeli Military Restricts Gatherings

Hezbollah attacks persist, leading officials to consider extending the gathering restrictions through the weekend.
The Israeli military cut outdoor gathering limits in northern border towns from 1,500 to 200 people, effective immediately.
Home Front Command issued safety guidelines requiring schools and workplaces to be near bomb shelters.
Lag B’Omer pilgrimage on Mount Meron will cap each gathering at 200 participants this year.

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Elbaum Blasts Transport

Shimon Elbaum blasted Transportation Ministry chief Moshe Ben Zaken for refusing to provide required public-transport for the Meron pilgrimage.
The 2026 Lag Ba'omer celebration at Meron was cancelled because transportation arrangements were not provided.
Elbaum noted law permits access only via designated public transport and special tickets.
The new plan restricts the event to three police-managed bonfires, each capped at 200 participants.

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Israeli Military Restricts Gatherings

Hezbollah attacks persist, leading officials to consider extending the gathering restrictions through the weekend.
The Israeli military cut outdoor gathering limits in northern border towns from 1,500 to 200 people, effective immediately.
Home Front Command issued safety guidelines requiring schools and workplaces to be near bomb shelters.
Lag B’Omer pilgrimage on Mount Meron will cap each gathering at 200 participants this year.

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