Eight Children Dead This Year from Falls, Teen Critically Injured
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Eight children have died from falls in Israel since the start of 2026, with a 13-year-old girl recently suffering critical injuries in Eilat. The organization Beterem is calling for increased parental awareness and safety measures to prevent further tragedies.
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- Eight children have died from falls in Israel this year.
- A 13-year-old girl was critically injured in a fall in Eilat.
- Beterem reports 20 child fall deaths between 2021 and 2025.
- The organization urges parents to discuss fall dangers and install safety devices.
- 2026 is on track to be a particularly deadly year for child falls.
A 13-year-old girl was critically injured after falling approximately five stories in Eilat, adding to a disturbing trend of child fall-related injuries. According to data from the non-profit organization Beterem, eight children and teenagers have died from falls since the beginning of 2026. Between 2021 and 2025, 20 children and teenagers died from falls, with about 30% of those fatalities involving children aged five to nine. The Eilat incident, whose circumstances are still under investigation, is not included in the death toll.
Orly Silbinger, CEO of Beterem, expressed concern over the rising numbers, stating that falls are common among children and can be life-threatening. She noted that the current year is on track to be one of the deadliest on record for fall-related child fatalities. Silbinger emphasized the need for adults to create safe environments for children, given their natural curiosity and tendency to test boundaries.
Beterem is urging parents to discuss the dangers of climbing or sitting in high places with their children. The organization also recommends installing devices that limit window and balcony openings, as well as safety bars to prevent falls. Silbinger advised parents to remain vigilant, talk to their children about the risks, and exercise extreme caution.
