Overview
- The victim was identified in media reports as Menachem Mendel Litzman, who was pronounced dead at the scene by Magen David Adom medics.
- The fall occurred at the Migdal Marom construction project near Shazar Boulevard by the Yitzhak Navon station, described as a 40‑story tower under construction.
- Videos and eyewitness accounts described widespread climbing on cranes, scaffolding, rooftops, and unfinished frames as crowds sought vantage points.
- Event organizers urged a quiet, orderly dispersal, suspended music, and issued renewed safety appeals while ZAKA and volunteer responders worked on site.
- Eyewitnesses accused police of failing to prevent dangerous access, while police said the perimeter was breached and officers could not stop entries; a formal investigation is underway.