Jerusalem District Commander Superintendent Avshalom Peled signed an administrative order banning the planned pilgrimage to the tomb of Rabbi Yitzhak Gabra in Moshav Aghur, scheduled for the coming days. The ban stems from organizers' failure to meet conditions set by experts, including those appointed by the organizers themselves, according to Israeli media.
Jerusalem District Police Commander Superintendent Avshalom Peled on Wednesday signed an administrative order banning the annual Lag Ba'Omer pilgrimage (hillula) to the tomb of Rabbi Yitzhak Gabra in Moshav Aghur, south of Beit Shemesh. The event, which draws thousands of participants, had been planned for the coming days. According to reports, the order was issued because organizers failed to meet safety and logistical conditions set by experts — including experts the organizers themselves had appointed. The decision, while local, echoes broader tensions between event organizers and authorities over large religious gatherings and regulatory compliance. The ban is administrative and subject to appeal; it does not name specific alternative dates or conditions for rescheduling.
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