Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Monday, January 19, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Monday, January 19, 2026
Police say incident at unlicensed Jerusalem daycare did not involve hazardous materials
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GooglePolice say the incident at a Jerusalem daycare which left two babies in critical condition did not involve hazardous materials.
Reports say investigators are examining whether the incident was linked to a faulty means of heating used at the unlicensed daycare facility.
Forty-one children were injured in the incident, including two babies aged four months who are in critical condition.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here