After the announcement of the cancellation of the celebration in Meron in accordance with the Home Front Command's instructions and the Prime Minister's decision, and in light of the security situation: police forces, Border Guard soldiers, and traffic police officers are deployed on the roads leading to the settlement of Meron - preventing the entry of unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians.
This evening (Sunday), a briefing by the head of the Traffic Division, Chief Chaim Shmueli, concluded for all traffic division police officers and officers, who will be deployed in the coming hours and over the coming days on all main traffic routes leading to Meron, to regulate and direct traffic.
The police statement said: "The Israel Police calls on the public to show personal responsibility and mutual guarantee, and to celebrate this year's Rashbi celebration in homes, synagogues, and within the communities where they live.".
""In the shadow of the security threats in the north - avoiding blocked roads is the right way to preserve the tradition of Israel with joy and safety.".
The announcement emphasized that "the police will not allow extremist elements to turn the holy place into a scene of violence, and will work to bring to justice anyone who incites violence or acts against police officers performing their duties.".
In light of demands from several lighting productions across the country to increase transportation to events, the National Public Transportation Authority has issued a clarification:
There will be no dedicated transportation system for private lighting events on Lag BaOmer, including the lighting ceremony in Jerusalem.
Responsibility for operating transportation for private events lies with the event producers.
In light of the changes in traffic arrangements and road closures, service lines will be diverted according to police guidelines, and some lines will operate on alternative routes.
Meanwhile, the police contacted several transportation companies and warned them not to send buses towards Meron, amid attempts to organize dozens of buses that will transport crowds to the towns near Meron tomorrow - and from there the passengers will continue on foot to Meron.
According to a report on Channel 12, the police arrested two boys who cut the fences around Moshav Meron.
In the documentation they distributed, the young men are seen bragging: "In honor of Rashbi, we are breaking through the fences. We have already made a lot of breaches in the fence.".
