A 49-year-old babysitter from Jerusalem's Har Homa neighborhood was arrested on suspicion of abusing two toddlers under her care. According to police, she allegedly yelled at and cursed the children, ignored their cries and needs, and was taken into custody. Her remand was extended Thursday.
A 49-year-old resident of the Har Homa neighborhood in Jerusalem was arrested on suspicion of abusing two toddlers under her care, according to Jerusalem District Police. The suspect allegedly yelled at and cursed the children and ignored their crying and needs while they were in her charge. She was taken into custody Wednesday evening and her remand was extended Thursday.
As The Zioneer reported Thursday morning, the arrest comes amid a broader focus on caregiver abuse cases in Israel. The current investigation follows a separate case in Ramla earlier this month, where two daycare workers were arrested and placed under house arrest after a five-year-old was allegedly left outside in the heat as punishment. That incident, filmed by a neighbor, led to charges of neglect and abuse. A police spokesperson said the investigation into the babysitter is ongoing.
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