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Questioning of Supermarket Chain Staff Yields No Breakthrough in Baby Food Poisoning Probe

How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

80% right-leaningFirst reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened

Police questioned two managers and a security officer from Zol U’Vigdol over the poisoned baby-food case, but they denied involvement and offered no useful information. Investigators say the imported product passed through many hands, and the inquiry is expected to be lengthy and difficult.

  • 01Three Zol U’Vigdol staffers were questioned on Thursday over the poisoned baby-food case.
  • 02They denied involvement and said they did not know how sedatives reached the jars.
  • 03Police are examining store security footage, but it covers only limited cameras and a long period.
  • 04Investigators say the imported product’s long supply chain leaves many possible suspects.
  • 05Officials expect the probe to continue for a long time and face major obstacles.

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In this story

Full coverage · 6 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Questioning of Supermarket Chain Staff Yields No Breakthrough in Baby Food Poisoning Probe
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Store Managers Summoned in Jerusalem Baby Food Poisoning Probe
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Police probe baby food contamination as store managers are summoned
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Store Managers Summoned in Jerusalem Baby Food Contamination Probe
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Police widen probe into suspected sedative in baby fruit pouches
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Shin Bet to Probe How Psychiatric Drugs Ended Up in Baby Food
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Shin Bet joins probe into suspected tampering of baby food pouches

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