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Monday, January 19, 2026
Cause of death of 2 babies at Jerusalem daycare still unknown, police and medics say
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Medics and police say they are unable to determine what caused the deaths of two babies at an unlicensed daycare in Jerusalem’s Romema neighborhood.
The Shaare Zedek Medical Center, where one of the babies was taken in critical condition, says it is still not known what caused the girl’s death.
Reports had initially suggested that the incident was caused by hazardous materials.
Fifty-five babies and children were injured, including the two babies who died. Many of the children were said to be suffering breathing problems.
Reports say the three-month-old and four-month-old were in a separate area from the other children at the unlicensed daycare that was located in a number of adjacent apartments.
Three caregivers have been detained for questioning.
The Times of Israel Community.