Ashkelon court extends detention of three daycare workers suspected of abusing infants

An Ashkelon magistrate court extended the detention of three daycare workers suspected of systematically abusing infants, including shaking, hitting, and throwing them into a playpen. The center's manager was also arrested.

The Ashkelon Magistrate's Court extended this morning (Thursday) the detention of three daycare assistants suspected of abusing toddlers aged eight months to three years. The assistants work at the private "Zuzu" daycare centers in the city and were arrested following a complaint by one of the parents. Judge Chen Ben Haim described systematic conduct at both daycare centers, including shaking, hitting, and throwing infants into a playpen. A police representative stated that the suspects were observed committing numerous acts. The daycare manager, who was also arrested, has not yet been brought to the hearing; another kindergarten teacher was released yesterday at the station.