Ariel daycare workers' arrest extended

All three suspects were arrested, and the daycare was ordered closed for 60 days. Police said they treat any suspicion of harm to the vulnerable with the utmost seriousness and that the investigation is continuing with all necessary steps to clarify the circumstances of the case.

The Ariel case is the latest in a series of suspected abuse incidents at Israeli daycare facilities in recent months. In June, a caregiver in Jerusalem was arrested on suspicion of abusing two toddlers under her supervision; according to the allegations, she shouted at the children, cursed them, and ignored their crying and basic needs.

In another case, an indictment was filed against a daycare director in Netanya who was accused of dozens of acts of brutal assault against toddlers. The indictment alleged that she slammed the children into a mattress, shook them violently, pushed their heads to the floor, and used severe physical force against them.

Police emphasized that the allegations in the Ariel case remain under investigation and that all three suspects are presumed innocent. The investigation is ongoing with the aim of establishing the facts and, if the suspicions are confirmed, bringing those responsible to justice.