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• IDF Home Front Command Slashing Gathering Limits in Northern Israel to Block Mass Lag B’Omer Pilgrimage Amid Hezbollah Violations

  Published: May 1, 2026

  Section: Middle East

  The IDF Home Front Command has implemented emergency restrictions across northern Israel, capping outdoor gatherings at 200 people to prevent the traditional mass pilgrimage to Mou...

• Netanyahu Cancels Large Scale Mount Meron Lag B’Omer Gathering Citing Fragile Lebanon Ceasefire Security Risks

  Published: Apr 27, 2026

  Section: Israel

  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially called off the mass annual pilgrimage to Mount Meron due to safety threats involving the Lebanon border. The event will be replaced...

• High Court Justice Isaac Amit Accuses Minister Ben Gvir of Politicizing Public Support for Police

  Published: Apr 15, 2026

  Section: Israel

  During a High Court hearing regarding petitions for his dismissal, Justice Isaac Amit alleged that National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir provides selective public backing to p...