Israel Cancels Mass Pilgrimage Over Security Fears 'There is concern that terrorist elements will seek to target a large-scale event,' the letter noted.
WATCH: Israelis Celebrate Lag B’Omer – the Festival of Fire Celebrations at Mt. Meron, Shimon Bar Yochai's grave, were cancelled given security threats from Hezbollah in the north.
Israeli Chief Rabbis Tell Pilgrims Not to Visit Mount Meron on Lag B’Omer Holiday The Israeli military’s Home Front Command canceled this year’s traditional celebrations on Mount Meron following a security assessment.
