Two children, aged 4 and 6, were critically injured in an alleged stabbing incident in Beit Shemesh on Monday, according to a statement from police. Paramedics found the children in an apartment showing signs of violence after a call was made to emergency services.
Two children critically injured in Beit Shemesh stabbing, police say
Two children, aged 4 and 6, were critically injured in an alleged stabbing incident in Beit Shemesh on Monday, according to a statement from police. Paramedics found the children in an apartment showing signs of violence after a call was made to emergency services.
Magen David Adom stated that both children are being treated at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in critical condition.
Hebrew media reports indicate the children were allegedly attacked by a mentally unstable individual who reportedly entered the home and assaulted them. Police have not provided further details on the incident.
The Jerusalem Post described the report as a developing story as of the time of publication.
- The source does not state whether any suspect has been detained, arrested, or charged in connection with the incident.
- The source does not identify the alleged attacker by name, age, or any further detail beyond Hebrew media characterizations of the individual as mentally unstable.
- The source does not state how the children sustained their injuries beyond describing it as a stabbing incident.
- The source does not state the identities or nationalities of the children or their guardians.
- The source does not confirm the nature or source of the Hebrew media reports cited regarding the alleged attacker.
- The source text supplied appears truncated; some material may be missing.
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