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Jerusalem: Two Infants Dead, Dozens Hospitalized After Nursery Incident

Published January 19, 2026, 14:17
Jerusalem: Two Infants Dead, Dozens Hospitalized After Nursery Incident

A tragic incident occurred in Jerusalem at a private nursery, resulting in the deaths of two infants and the hospitalization of 53 more with respiratory problems. Authorities are investigating the possibility of poisoning from fumes due to improper heating without adequate ventilation. Three caregivers have been detained for questioning, and it appears the nursery was operating without a license and in deplorable conditions. The incident highlights a broader problem in Israel, with numerous cases of respiratory poisoning in children over the past decade.