Mother Recounts Horror After Son Abused at Ariel Daycare
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Rotem, mother of a toddler allegedly abused at the "Luchik" daycare in Ariel, spoke out about her son's suffering and her own shock. Three caregivers are accused of hundreds of abuse acts against 17 infants and toddlers, employing cruel methods like choking and binding. The mother expressed heartbreak and urged parents to trust their children's instincts, as police have yet to release video evidence of the alleged abuse.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Three caregivers at Ariel's "Luchik" daycare face charges for allegedly abusing 17 infants and toddlers.
- Accused caregivers allegedly used cruel methods including choking, binding, and force-feeding.
- A mother, Rotem, expressed heartbreak and disbelief, stating her son was harmed.
- Parents have not yet seen video evidence of the alleged abuse, according to Rotem.
- The prosecution highlighted the caregivers' high risk due to the systematic betrayal of trust.
Rotem, the mother of a toddler at the "Luchik" daycare in Ariel, where three staff members are accused of severe child abuse, expressed her anguish and disbelief in an interview with Kan News. She stated that she had not noticed any signs of abuse in her son at the time, questioning how she could have missed it. "I don't know what to say about what happened to my child, but I know he was harmed," Rotem said, adding, "Now I understand why he used to scream every night. My heart is shattered."
Rotem revealed that the police have not yet shown the parents the video evidence of the alleged abuse. She urged other parents to "listen to your children, they know everything." The three accused caregivers, Natalia Kasilvsky, Darina Khalfa, and Anna Pagelski, appeared in court, where many parents were waiting. Rotem described trembling on her way to the courthouse, seeing the accused for the first time since the scandal broke.
The indictment alleges that the three caregivers committed hundreds of abuse acts against 17 infants and toddlers. The prosecution detailed cruel "punishment methods," including "choking techniques" where toddlers' heads were held and their airways blocked, and "binding methods" where children were aggressively wrapped and tied down, preventing movement. They also allegedly used force-feeding on restrained infants.
Further accusations in the indictment include locking toddlers in a dark, closed room for extended periods as punishment, ignoring their cries. The prosecution emphasized the high risk posed by the accused, citing the nature and frequency of the acts, the victims' young age, and the systematic betrayal of parental trust.