Health Minister Yuli Edelstein commented on the deadly stampede in Meron.
"The Ministry of Health and I have been following the terrible Meron tragedy since the night. The hospitals and rescue organizations are doing sacred work to treat the injured. Our hearts go out to the families of those killed at this difficult time. I strengthen the doctors, the nurses, the paramedics and the volunteers for the sacred work that is being done even in these moments," Edelstein tweeted.