Teacher Gave Unapproved Drops to Haifa Students, Sparking Illness and Investigation

Third-grade students at the Leo Baeck school in Haifa experienced stomachaches, nausea, and vomiting after a teacher administered oral drops during a lesson on October 13, 2026. Parents claim they were not informed or asked for consent, and still do not know the ingredients of the substance, which they were told originated in Tbilisi, Georgia, and was meant to boost the immune system. Parents discovered the incident only after their children returned home complaining of pain. Nearly a month later, parents are frustrated by the lack of information and the school's response. One mother stated that the principal initially said the drops were sent for lab testing, but later it was revealed they were not. Parents have since contacted the Ministry of Health, which claims no one approached them directly about testing the substance, describing the analysis as very complex. The teacher, who reportedly told students the drops were "queen bee drops," has returned to teaching as usual. Some parents have filed a police complaint, seeking an investigation to determine the drops' contents and ensure such incidents do not recur. The Ministry of Education confirmed the matter was handled through a disciplinary process, with outcomes kept confidential due to privacy. The police have opened an investigation to locate and seize the bottle, which will be sent for lab testing if found, with further action to follow based on the results.