The state commission of inquiry into the April 29 Mount Meron tragedy, which saw 45 people killed and 150 injured in a stampede during the Lag B'Omer festival at the site, began its work on Sunday. The panel, headed by retired Chief Justice Miriam Naor has already requested various documents regarding the preparation for the event from local and religious authorities.
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The committee set a deadline of about six weeks for its work, which will be held closely with Attorney General Avichai Mendelblit. The AG has already ordered a criminal investigation into the deadly stampede.
Eight people so far, including two engineers and two heads of the Center for the Development and Preservation of Holy Places, a unit of the Religious Services Ministry - have been questioned by the police on suspicion of negligence manslaughter.
