Israeli Traditional Festival Stampede... "At Least 4 American Deaths"

On the 30th of last month (local time), the funeral for the victims of the crowd crush accident during the Jewish traditional festival 'Lag BaOmer' was held in Jerusalem, Israel.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] It has been confirmed that among the victims of the stampede accident that occurred during the Israeli Jewish traditional festival 'Lag BaOmer,' there were individuals with American nationality.

According to major foreign media on the 1st, a spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy in Israel stated, "There are multiple U.S. citizens among the victims," and added, "We are working with Israeli authorities to verify if more of our nationals are included among the victims."

On the 29th of last month, a stampede accident occurred during the Lag BaOmer event held on Mount Meron in northern Israel's Galilee, which honors an ancient Jewish sage. At least 45 people died and about 150 were injured. According to authorities, 32 of the deceased have been identified.

A local media outlet reported that among the stampede fatalities, at least four were American nationals and one was Argentine. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that two of his country's citizens died.

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