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Jerusalem toddlers hospitalized after exposure to sedatives in blood, source still under investigation

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80% right-leaningFirst reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 15, 2026

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What happened

Three toddlers from Jerusalem were hospitalized after showing neurological symptoms, and tests found benzodiazepine residues in their blood. Health and police investigators are still trying to determine how the children were exposed, and all three have since been discharged.

01Three Jerusalem toddlers were hospitalized after drowsiness, weakness and balance problems.
02Tests found benzodiazepine residues in their blood.
03The Health Ministry and police have opened an investigation.
04The children ate fruit puree before symptoms appeared, but no direct link is proven.
05All three improved and were discharged.
06Possible contamination points include production, storage, or another shared exposure.

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