Israel confronts heartbreaking negligence, demanding accountability and safety to protect its most vulnerable children..
Newly released footage from inside a daycare center in Jerusalem—where two four-month-old babies died—has revealed disturbing conditions of extreme overcrowding and apparent neglect.
The video, broadcast by Channel 13 News after the infants were evacuated to hospital, shows rooms packed tightly with baby strollers placed only inches apart, creating an unsafe and suffocating environment.
Another clip shows an infant sleeping on a thin mattress placed beneath a toilet, raising serious concerns about hygiene, supervision, and basic childcare standards. Authorities say the daycare was operating without a license and in direct violation of the law.
The Israel Police have launched a criminal investigation on suspicion of severe negligence. Three female staff members were detained for questioning, and investigators are examining whether overcrowding and unsafe conditions contributed to the infants’ deaths.
Officials stress that the case highlights the urgent need for strict enforcement of childcare regulations to ensure the safety of children and restore public trust.
