Sarah Chaya Biton is the infant who passed away this afternoon (Monday) at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, after being evacuated in critical condition from her home in Beit Shemesh.
According to testimony, the infant’s older sister was sleeping with her in the same bed and apparently accidentally pressed on her, causing the injury. Police from the Beit Shemesh station who were called to the scene opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident and began collecting evidence.
Following joint activity by ZAKA with all relevant authorities, the infant’s body was released for burial after a CT scan was performed at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She will be laid to rest later tonight at the “Eretz HaChaim" cemetery in Beit Shemesh.
Magen David Adom stated that upon the arrival of the teams at the scene, the infant was brought to them unconscious, with no pulse and no breathing. Paramedics and EMTs began advanced resuscitation efforts, including chest compressions and ventilation, and evacuated her to the hospital in critical condition.
ZAKA Beit Shemesh commander Avremi Kap said that organization volunteers accompanied the family from the moment the report was received and worked with all relevant authorities until the body was released for burial. He thanked the Israel Police and all other involved agencies for their cooperation and sensitivity, which enabled the burial with dignity.
“From the moment the report was received, we accompanied the family and worked together with ZAKA’s legal department and all relevant authorities until the infant’s body was released for burial," he said.