Six-month-old baby dies after apparently choking; sixth case this year

A six-month-old baby died at Sheba Hospital after being evacuated from his home in Bnei Brak in critical condition while resuscitation efforts were underway, on suspicion of choking on a bag. According to Magen David Adom, the report was received at 21:22 at the 101 hotline. Beterem organization reported that this is the sixth child to die from choking this year, and that between 2021 and 2025, 22 children died from choking due to an external cause.

A six-month-old baby died yesterday (Thursday) at Sheba Hospital, after being evacuated from his home in Bnei Brak in critical condition while resuscitation efforts were underway. According to Magen David Adom, there is a suspicion that the baby choked on a bag. The initial report was received at 21:22 at MDA's 101 hotline in the Dan region. Medics and paramedics who arrived at the scene found him unconscious, without a pulse and without breathing, and began resuscitation. MDA emergency medic Shimon Kelapner said they performed advanced resuscitation and evacuated him to the hospital in critical condition. According to data from Beterem – Safe Kids Israel, since the beginning of 2026, six children have been killed as a result of choking, including the current case. Between 2021 and 2025, 22 children died from choking caused by an external factor. Orly Silvinger, CEO of the organization, said that choking is one of the leading causes of death among young children, and warned about bags, packaging, and small objects that can become a deadly trap.