[49723] Traffic congestion on the way to Meron: thousands of pilgrims walking on foot

Preparations for the Rashbi Hilula: Pedestrians on traffic routes to Meron

Ahead of the Lag BaOmer events in Meron, news channels are reporting unusual congestion and a phenomenon of pilgrims choosing to reach the site on foot.

According to a report on News Line, "people are walking on foot on the roads leading to Meron." The report comes against the backdrop of a complex situation update published by the channel, which is identified with critical stances toward the political echelon and expresses negative sentiments toward Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

A similar report also appeared on the Hershkowitz & Grobeis - The Haredi Angle channel, which reports that "people are walking on foot on the roads leading to Meron". As of these hours, scenes from the field indicate a massive flow of crowds toward the mountain, despite traffic restrictions and the complex logistical preparations in the area.