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Tragic Choking Incident Claims Life of Nine-Month-Old Baby

2/26/2026

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Shaare Zedek Medical Center reported a nine-month-old baby from Beit Shemesh died from asphyxiation after choking on a small stone.
Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedics attempted resuscitation at the scene and hospital but could not save the baby.
This is the second child to die from choking in Israel this year.
Experts warn parents to prevent access to small objects and ensure age-appropriate food, and emphasize learning the Heimlich maneuver.

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Shaare Zedek Medical Center reported a nine-month-old baby from Beit Shemesh died from asphyxiation after choking on a small stone.
Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedics attempted resuscitation at the scene and hospital but could not save the baby.
This is the second child to die from choking in Israel this year.
Experts warn parents to prevent access to small objects and ensure age-appropriate food, and emphasize learning the Heimlich maneuver.