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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
27 babies, toddlers hospitalized after Jerusalem daycare tragedy are released home
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Rescue and security forces are seen at the scene where many toddlers were found to be in respiratory distress, at an unlicensed daycare in Jerusalem, January 19, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Twenty-seven babies and toddlers who were hospitalized yesterday after two babies died at their unlicensed Jerusalem daycare have been released home.
The Shaare Zedek Medical Center says all of the released children are in good condition.
A total of 53 babies and toddlers were hospitalized yesterday. It is unclear if the remainder are still receiving treatment or are at different hospitals.
The causes of death of for 4-month-old Leah Goloventzitz and 6-month-old Aharon Katz have not yet been determined. Two caregivers have been detained on suspicion of negligent homicide and negligence.
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