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Three nursery teachers have been arrested on suspicion of systematic abuse of infants in Ashkelon, with a court extending their remand by five days. The Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court heard allegations of severe mistreatment including shaking, striking, and throwing nine-month-old children into cribs.

Judge Chen Ben Haim described the suspected abuse as systematic and methodical. The details of the allegations suggest a serious safeguarding failure at the childcare facility. The investigation is ongoing as authorities gather evidence against the three suspects.

This case highlights significant concerns about child protection standards in Israeli childcare institutions and follows legal proceedings to determine whether the detainees should face formal charges.

Sources: Walla, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post, Ynet