Child Safety

California has enacted 'Adam's Law' to hold AI developers accountable for child safety, as experts warn about the psychological risks and privacy threats posed by AI toys.

Linoy arrived with her toddler son for an adaptation day at kindergarten — 20 minutes after leaving, she discovered that her son had escaped. A passing teenager heard the 3-year-old shouting: "Mom, mom" — and saved him. According to her, no one from the staff updated her on what happened: "I entrusted them with my treasure, and the trust has been broken."

Hundreds of parents are protesting against the installation of solar systems on the roofs of educational institutions and are demanding to stop the work until safety measures and radiation tests are implemented. According to them, the response they received from the council is insufficient: "We are not against green energy - we are for our children."

The school year starts tomorrow, and with it, the activity in class WhatsApp groups. Not everyone is aware that Meta launched a feature for managing children's accounts under 13, which blocks requests from strangers and restricts access to unsafe content. Here is how to activate parental control.

The model and presenter grew up as a responsible child, but there is a secret she has kept from her parents from her youth until today. During a discussion on "Galit and Ilanit," she revealed for the first time the habit she used to practice behind their backs: "Mom and Dad, sorry you are hearing this for the first time."

A year-and-a-half-old toddler from the north took advantage of a brief moment when his mother looked away, climbed onto a high drawer, and began chewing an AA battery. The battery casing tore, and a chemical substance reached his intestines. After he began drooling and vomiting, he underwent a gastroscopy, which revealed mild irritation in the esophagus. After two days, his condition improved, and...

Ahead of the start of the school year next week, MADA published detailed safety guidelines for parents, children, and drivers, emphasizing that children up to the age of nine need adult supervision on the way to and from school.

Grapes, cherry tomatoes, and sausages can become a deadly plug in the windpipe. A pediatrician warns of the danger in the kitchen and emphasizes: cutting lengthwise is the difference between dinner and intensive care.

The mother, whose son is sedated and on a ventilator in the hospital following a serious accident, warned parents: "In our home, electric bicycles were strictly forbidden, but social pressure won in a single moment. There is not enough enforcement and we cannot be there every second."

A trial against Meta has begun in a California federal court, with 29 states accusing the company of designing addictive social media platforms and violating children's privacy laws.

Popular squishy toys have come under scrutiny by U.S. authorities due to the risk of containing hazardous materials. Amazon has begun removing counterfeit products that fail to meet safety standards and may pose health risks to children.

A police camera captured a driver allowing a minor to hold the steering wheel while driving. The incident was documented during enforcement activity by National Traffic Police officers. As part of the operation, drivers were also caught driving under the influence and speeding.

A judge in New Mexico ordered the social media giant to establish a new $567 million fund, in addition to $375 million in civil penalties already imposed.

Data from the 'Or Yarok' association, based on CBS figures, indicates that eight children were killed and 60 seriously injured during the summer months of 2025. Haifa leads in the injury rate, followed by Acre and Hadera.

The death of 5-year-old Ian Munir Abu Ammar from Lakiya, who drowned six days ago in a public pool in Omer near Be'er Sheva, has been confirmed. The child was evacuated to the hospital in critical condition following resuscitation efforts by MADA teams.

Changes in children's daily routines during the hot summer months can expose them to more accidents, both minor and severe. Dr. Samir Abu Rabia, a pediatrician at Clalit Health Services, recommends a way that will help parents get through the summer vacation far from the clinic.

Two cases of children in life-threatening danger who arrived at the HaEmek Medical Center (Clalit Group) in the last two weeks ended in a miracle. Doctors warn: "These are innocent-looking objects that can cause severe damage and even endanger life."

A five-year-old child was found unconscious in a vehicle in Lod after being left inside for several hours. Despite resuscitation efforts by MDA paramedics, the child was later declared dead at the hospital.

The child was evacuated to Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) with signs of heatstroke, but doctors were unable to save his life.

While playing in the schoolyard, 11-year-old Asaf stepped on a pile of leaves concealing a sharp branch that penetrated deep into his leg. Following successful surgery at Hadassah Hospital, doctors emphasize that attempting to remove such objects independently can cause severe complications.

A four-year-old child, the grandson of a well-known rabbi, has drowned in a pool while on a private family vacation in Mexico during the 'bein hazmanim' period. Despite extensive resuscitation efforts by local rescue teams, the child could not be saved. The family is currently arranging for his transfer to Israel for burial.

WhatsApp is updating its parental control system, allowing parents to manage security settings for children's accounts. New features enable parents to restrict who can contact their child and which groups they can join, while maintaining end-to-end encryption.

Meta has removed dozens of advertisements from its network containing offensive sexual content involving minors, generated by AI, after researchers from the Tech Transparency Project identified more than 50 such ads. The company announced it is developing new systems to strengthen enforcement.

According to the investigation, the toddler tried to retrieve toys that had fallen into an old play kitchen, then her head became trapped inside the unit and she could not free herself. Medical examiners determined that she likely died of positional asphyxia, and the police are calling on parents to check old play equipment for safety hazards.

A 13-year-old girl was treated at the 'Meuhedet' urgent care center in Hadera for second-degree burns after attempting a TikTok trend that involves heating 'squishy' toys in a microwave. Her mother warns: "No video is worth this risk."

Recent heatwaves in Israel have turned playgrounds into hazards for toddlers. Doctors warn that scorching surfaces can cause severe burns, urging parents to be vigilant and check temperatures before letting children crawl.

The new Pango Family service aims to streamline household transportation management by offering a unified platform for tracking children's trips and managing personal vehicle expenses.

The first-half report of the Beterem organization for child safety indicates a worrying deterioration: in the first half of 2026, 64 children and teenagers were killed as a result of accidents and unintentional incidents — an increase of 36% compared to the same period last year.

Electronics retail chains report an unusual surge in parents rushing to purchase advanced technological devices to track their children following a recent incident at an Ashkelon beach.