Israeli officials closed several nightspots in Jerusalem as part of a crackdown on unlicensed clubs in the aftermath of a wedding hall collapse last month that killed 23 people. Long accused of turning a blind eye to shoddy building practices, Israeli officials ordered the clubs to complete a lengthy permit process that includes an inspection by engineers before reopening.
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