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Jerusalem Protests Erupt Over Infant Autopsy Controversy

1/20/2026

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On January 19, 2026, protests erupted in Jerusalem as Haredi extremists opposed autopsies for two infants who died in a daycare that had operated for 30 years and housed 55 children.
Demonstrators blocked major roads.
The Institute of Forensic Medicine's initial examination yielded no conclusions.
Three daycare caregivers were detained.
The owner was arrested amid a criminal investigation.

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Story summary

On January 19, 2026, protests erupted in Jerusalem as Haredi extremists opposed autopsies for two infants who died in a daycare that had operated for 30 years and housed 55 children.
Demonstrators blocked major roads.
The Institute of Forensic Medicine's initial examination yielded no conclusions.
Three daycare caregivers were detained.
The owner was arrested amid a criminal investigation.