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Israel: Two Infants Die at Unlicensed Daycare - Possible Cause

Published January 19, 2026, 14:13
Israel: Two Infants Die at Unlicensed Daycare - Possible Cause

A tragedy occurred in Jerusalem, where two four-month-old infants died at a daycare center operating without a license. Another 53 people, including babies, were taken to hospitals in the city. Initial fears of involvement of hazardous substances were raised, but police have ruled this out. Investigations are focusing on the possibility that the incident is related to the daycare's heating system, suggesting a potential gas leak. The daycare is located in a neighborhood predominantly inhabited by members of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community.