According to reports circulating Friday afternoon, 12 children and teenagers have been killed on Israeli roads since the start of the summer vacation just over a month ago. The figure adds to a rising toll of child road fatalities this year.
According to reports circulating Friday, 12 children and teenagers have been killed on Israeli roads since the start of the summer vacation, a period of just over a month. The figure adds to a concerning trend in road safety. Late last month, the Beterem organization for child safety reported that 64 children had been killed in all types of accidents in the first half of 2026, a 36% increase from the same period in 2025. The new report specifically highlights road fatalities during the summer break, when children are out of school and more exposed to traffic.
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