By order of the defense establishment: Meron preparations halted — the hillula expected to be cancelled
בהוראת מערכת הביטחון: ההכנות במירון נעצרו - וההילולה צפויה להתבטל
Summary
Israel's defense establishment ordered a halt to preparations for the annual mass Lag BaOmer pilgrimage at Mount Meron due to security tensions in the north from ongoing Hezbollah activity, with the religious gathering expected to be cancelled.
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