Two babies die in incident at unlicensed Jerusalem daycare centre
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- At least two infants have died and over 50 babies and toddlers are being treated in Israeli hospitals after falling ill at an unlicensed daycare center in West Jerusalem.
- The deceased infants, aged three and six months, were pronounced dead at Hadassah Mount Scopus hospital and Shaare Zedek Medical Centre, with the cause of death yet to be determined.
- Authorities found no toxic substances at the scene, despite initial reports suggesting possible toxic gas from the heating system, while overcrowded conditions and unsanitary environments were noted.
- Israeli police have detained three caregivers from the daycare for questioning, and forensic experts are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
- Education Minister Yoav Kisch condemned the unlicensed facility and announced
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