A 12-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man were killed in a Synagogue collapse near Jerusalem

A 12-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man were killed and more than 160 were injured this evening (Sunday) after a grandstand set up in the Carlin Synagogue in Givat Zeev, north of Jerusalem, collapsed during prayers on the eve of Shavuot. According to MDA, 167 wounded were evacuated to hospitals - including five in critical condition and ten in moderate condition.
The tribune that collapsed in the synagogue was temporarily erected for Shavuot celebrations. According to the report, hundreds of people were present at the time of the collapse of the grandstand. Helicopters were launched to help evacuate the injured to hospitals.
Council Chairman Yossi Avrahami said live that "the council contacted all parties and warned about this issue. We closed with signs saying that the site here is dangerous and from the council's point of view it is impossible to enter and hold the event here. Unfortunately we did not receive assistance from police. Police said they remove responsibility, we have it In Scripture. "
Dedi Simchi, chief fire chief, said that "we need to check why the grandstand collapsed, probably something caused it because quality grandstands are not supposed to collapse". He said, "We received information that an event was planned to take place here, I think on Friday. We sent a written message to the local authority that the building is unfinished and has no permit at all.
The Jerusalem District Police Chief, Superintendent Doron Turgeman, responded to the allegations and said that "there is a detailed letter defining the conditions and restrictions and who is required to be here, including inspectors on behalf of the council. Again we are required for an incident of negligence and irresponsible conduct. ".
A warning sign was hung outside the synagogue before the disaster, stating: "Unfortunately we see children and boys entering the construction site of the Great Synagogue. This is extremely dangerous and parents must warn their children with a severe warning for safety reasons! No one is allowed! "It is important to take things into account, and to understand the great responsibility that lies with those whose children roam the place. Please warn young and old!"
The Commissioner of Police, Superintendent Yaakov Shabtai, arrived at the scene. On behalf of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he was informed that he receives regular updates on the incident in Givat Zeev from the Minister of Internal Security and the military secretary. Netanyahu said: "We pray for the wounded."
The report of the tragic incident was received at MDA's 101 hotline in the Jerusalem area at 7:14 p.m.
Many police and army forces were called to the scene, and residents walked around stunned by reports from the scene. M., a resident of Givat Ze'ev who attended the holiday prayers, said: "We heard a boom, we thought a missile had fallen and there was no alarm. There was a crazy boom and chaos. ".
88 wounded were evacuated to Shaare Zedek Hospital, two in critical condition and six in moderate condition. 22 wounded were evacuated to Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital, including one in moderate condition. 51 wounded were evacuated to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, including three in critical condition and three in moderate condition. Six other wounded were evacuated by helicopter to Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer and Assaf Harofeh.
Dr. Tamar Elram, director of Hadassah Mount Scopus, said the wounded were suffering from fractures, crushed limbs, head injuries and limb fractures. Even in these complex days, women and staff members of all nationalities and religions, some from the holiday table, some from his synagogue and some from his family, gathered and started running a multi-casualty event - together, as one force to save lives. This is the essence of the giving of Torah, between a man and his friend. "