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Israel mourns deaths of 45 in stampede at religious festival
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After tragedy, reports emerge that politicians pressed not to limit Meron event
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Israel observes day of mourning for religious festival dead
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Stampede at Israel Religious Celebration Kills at Least 45
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Medics work to identify the 45 killed in Israeli stampede
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Israel Mourns After Stampede at Religious Festival Kills 45
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