Overview
- Netanyahu, who convened a high-level review Sunday, will decide if the Meron Lag BaOmer pilgrimage that can draw about 200,000 people will proceed.
- Officials are weighing a limited, tightly controlled event or full cancellation based on fresh risk assessments for northern Israel.
- Reports of a defense-ordered freeze on planning were disputed by the Heritage Ministry, which said no formal directive came from the Home Front Command.
- Construction and infrastructure work at Meron continues to preserve the option of holding the gathering if conditions improve.
- The central bonfire led by Rav Meilech Biderman was moved Sunday to Jerusalem due to new restrictions near Meron.