Shas Chair Minister Aryeh Deri announced on Monday that he would not attend the Lag B'Omer festivities in Meron and would stay at his home. Minister Deri also instructed all Shas Knesset members not to attend the celebrations.
"There are clear guidelines from the Health Ministry regarding Lag B'Omer and we as elected officials must fulfill them. Although the celebrations in Meron are very important to us, it is more important to obey the Health Ministry's instructions and do everything to prevent the virus from spreading."