The Meron celebration crisis between the "Committee of Five," the body responsible for the Rashbi Zion complex, and the Ministry of Jerusalem and Jewish Tradition and the designated minister, Shlomo Kerei, has ended, after a solution was found.
According to a report this evening (Thursday) by Eli Hirshman on Channel 12, the state has pledged to bear any payment or fine imposed on the "Committee of Five" for the events of the upcoming Lag BaOmer holiday.
After receiving the financial commitment, the "Committee of Five" withdrew its objection to the entry of professional and production personnel on behalf of the Ministry of Jerusalem and Israeli Tradition into the complex.
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The Ministry of Israel Tradition will manage the entire event.
Yesterday, the police sent an official warning letter to members of the "Committee of Five," the body responsible for the Rashbi's decision - stating that at this stage it will not be possible to approve the mass celebration.
The letter expressed deep concern over the ongoing delays in preparing the complex. According to the police, professionals, production companies, and suppliers are being prevented from entering the area to carry out the critical infrastructure and safety work required in preparation for the festivities.
The police clarified that these are essential actions that cannot be compromised, including erecting fences, paving emergency routes, arranging lighting, firefighting infrastructure, and installing technological aids intended to ensure the safety of hundreds of thousands of revelers expected to arrive at the venue.
Without this work, the police emphasized, it will not be possible to hold a mass event in a safe and orderly manner, and it will not be possible to approve the event in its format.
In a strong message to the members of the "Committee of Five," the police state that direct responsibility for any harm to life that may occur as a result of the lack of adequate preparation will be placed solely on them.
The police demanded that the committee act immediately to remove all barriers preventing professionals from entering the complex, and made it clear that any further delay jeopardizes the very existence of the event.
'The 'Committee of Five' responded: The Ministry of Jerusalem and Israel Tradition disclaims providing insurance coverage and a letter of indemnity to the 'Committee of Five' - and therefore, under these circumstances, the committee cannot allow activity to take place within its scope without full regulation of liability, insurance, and liability for damages - as required and as agreed in advance between the parties.
