Israel: Statement by the Spokesperson on the tragedy at Mount Meron

30.04.2021
Brussels

More than 40 people died and over one hundred were injured during an accident at the Lag Ba’Omer religious gathering on Mount Meron in northern Israel in the night to Friday.

The European Union expresses its deepest condolences to families and friends of the victims and to the people of Israel and extends its wishes for a quick recovery to those hurt.

Peter Stano
Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
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Elisa Castillo Nieto
Press Officer for Foreign Affairs and Security
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