State Commission Holds Netanyahu and Officials Responsible for Mount Meron Disaster

The report, nearly three years in the making, assigns personal responsibility to key figures, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, for the 2021 tragedy that resulted in 45 deaths.

A state commission of inquiry has concluded that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials were personally responsible for the Mount Meron disaster in 2021.
The commission's report, spanning over 332 pages, criticizes the lack of preparedness and oversight by various government bodies and officials.
Despite the findings, there is no clear indication of significant consequences for those found responsible, raising questions about the meaning of accountability.
The Likud party's response to the report attempts to discredit the commission members, indicating a continued strategy of deflecting responsibility.
The tragedy serves as a cautionary tale, emphasizing the need for the Israeli government to learn from its mistakes to prevent future disasters.