Orphaned Boy Witness to Mother's Murder Placed in Emergency Care Against Family's Wishes
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
A five-year-old boy who witnessed his mother Anania Kalb's murder in Beersheba has been placed in an emergency care facility by welfare authorities against his sister Baanchi's wishes. The boy's mother was fatally stabbed, and her ex-husband is the suspect. Baanchi, 23, wants to raise her brother but faces bureaucratic hurdles, though welfare officials now indicate he will move in with her by Sunday. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to support the orphaned siblings.
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- A five-year-old boy witnessed his mother Anania Kalb's murder and was placed in emergency care.
- The boy's sister, Baanchi, 23, wants to raise him but faces opposition from welfare authorities.
- The boy's mother was fatally stabbed in Beersheba, and her ex-husband is the suspect.
- Welfare authorities claim they coordinated with the family and the child will move in with his sister by Sunday.
- A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to support the orphaned siblings.
- The boy's sister reported the ex-husband had threatened to kill Kalb.
A five-year-old boy who witnessed his mother's murder in Beersheba and attempted to call for help has been placed in an emergency care facility by welfare authorities, despite his sister's desire to raise him. The boy's mother, Anania Kalb, 40, was fatally stabbed in her apartment. Her ex-husband is the suspect in her murder.
Kalb's eldest daughter, Baanchi, 23, stated her intention to care for her younger brother immediately after the tragedy. However, she encountered bureaucratic obstacles and was told he would either go to an emergency facility or live with other aunts. Baanchi expressed her distress, saying, "I told them I would stay with him and they objected. I want to be with my brother all the time. I ask and want him with me."
During a recent visit, Baanchi and her brother, who is reportedly in severe trauma, were allowed to see each other for only 10 minutes. The separation ended with the young boy crying and pleading to stay with his sister. When Baanchi attempted to visit again the next day, she was informed she could not see him until Sunday due to weekend restrictions.
Family and friends are concerned about the child's well-being, questioning his care and expressing that he needs to be with his family. Following intervention from Lily Ben Ami, sister of the late Michal Sela, Baanchi has been assigned a lawyer to represent her in legal proceedings and with welfare authorities.
Under pressure, welfare authorities are reportedly set to allow Baanchi to have her brother for the weekend. The family and their supporters are determined to secure his permanent return to his sister's care. A crowdfunding campaign, "Embracing Three Siblings," has been launched to help the orphaned siblings rebuild their lives, covering basic needs, emotional support, and education.
The suspect, Kalb's ex-husband, was arrested at the scene. According to a cousin, Kalb and the suspect were married for 25 years and divorced a few months prior, with the daughter reporting that the ex-husband had a history of threatening to kill Kalb. The Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services stated that welfare officials acted in full coordination with the family to ensure the child's best interests and that he is expected to move in with his sister starting Sunday.
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