Police arrested two suspects who interfered with preparations in the women's compound, ahead of the celebration at the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar-Yohai • "Those celebrating must show responsibility"
Clashes between worshipers and police broke out today (Thursday) at the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai on Mount Meron.
Police arrested two celebrants who interfered with police work in preparations at the women’s compound.
Meron in Meron: Two suspects arrested in clashes with police forces // Photo: David Keshet
According to the police statement, this year changes are being made in the movement of worshipers in the compound that will allow the time spent in the place to be reduced and traffic flow, while preventing the congestion and hustle and bustle from which the worshipers suffered.
The changes come as a lesson from previous revelries, in which there was a great urgency in the women's compound that even led to the evacuation of some of the worshipers to life-saving medical care.
The police said: "The celebrants and their leaders must take responsibility and prevent the recurrence of such unfortunate cases that cloud the atmosphere in such a festive and happy event and may develop into life-threatening."
