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Jerusalem police stop driver with eight-month-old baby on his lap
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By שמעון בן עזרא
First reported by Mako · Jun 22, 2026
What happened
Jerusalem police detained a 38-year-old Beit Hanina driver who was found driving with his eight-month-old baby on his lap. Police said the infant was not in a child seat and the driver was not wearing a seat belt, and an order to appear in court was issued.
- 01Police caught a Beit Hanina driver with an eight-month-old baby on his lap.
- 02The baby was under the steering wheel without a child seat.
- 03The driver was also not wearing a seat belt.
- 04Police issued an order to appear in court.
- 05Eli Matlub called the conduct irresponsible and life-threatening.
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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Jerusalem police stop driver with eight-month-old baby on his lap
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Jerusalem driver stopped with 8-month-old baby between his legs
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