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Ongoing Story· Day 10

Kindergarten Worker Arrested in Ariel on Child Abuse Allegations

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Channel 13Security

Three Suspects Arrested in Severe Ariel Daycare Abuse Case

Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

Three women, including daycare manager Talia Ksilavsky, have been arrested and named in a severe child abuse case at a daycare in Ariel. Parents described a manipulative facade hiding a pattern of abuse, with children suffering injuries and trauma. The investigation, prompted by an external handler's report, uncovered disturbing footage of choking and restraint. The arrested suspects' detentions have been repeatedly extended by the court.

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  • Three women, including daycare manager Talia Ksilavsky, are suspects in a severe child abuse case in Ariel.
  • Parents reported a manipulative facade hiding a pattern of abuse, with children suffering injuries.
  • Security footage revealed disturbing acts, including toddlers being choked and tied down.
  • An external animal handler's report to police triggered the investigation.
  • The suspects' arrests have been repeatedly extended by the court.

Authorities have released the names of three suspects arrested in connection with a severe child abuse case at a daycare center in Ariel, described as one of the worst in recent years. The suspects are the daycare manager, Talia Ksilavsky, and employees Anna Pelegsky and Darina Khalupa. Parents of children attending the daycare, including Liat Avraham and former MK Oren Hazan, described a manipulative facade of warmth and affection that hid a pattern of abuse. Avraham stated that the manager appeared loving, leading parents to trust her implicitly.

The daycare management allegedly provided fabricated explanations for injuries sustained by the toddlers, such as cuts on their foreheads and bruises. Avraham noted a recurring pattern of children presenting with open mouths, indicating a potential issue that persisted throughout the year. Hazan emphasized the critical importance of parental vigilance and information sharing among parents, urging them to listen to their children and not to blindly trust.

The investigation was triggered by an external animal handler who noticed suspicious behavior at the daycare and reported it to the police. Security footage revealed disturbing acts of abuse and forced sleep, including toddlers being tied down under mattresses. Hazan recounted that the children were choked to the point of losing consciousness, with some incidents lasting a minute or more.

Parents are now dealing with the psychological trauma and the direct impact of these events on their children's behavior at home. Hazan shared his personal struggle, stating that his own daughter, less than two years old, is now demonstrating choking actions, a deeply disturbing consequence of the abuse. Police confirmed a thorough investigation, including technological means, witness testimonies, and the interrogation of the suspects, whose arrests have been repeatedly extended by the court.

Channel 13Centre · Tel Aviv

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