Police are looking into whether 18-year-old Adir Ratzon, who was involved in previous arson incident, had been hired to target Carmel Mauda's building

PM highlights payment to political rival from Wexner Foundation, linked to US tycoon who allegedly sex trafficked minors

Officials reportedly heard of Netanyahu's planned move through media reports; one expert estimates cost at NIS 4.5 billion a year

PM accepts demand that all state-funded daycare be subject to stricter supervision -- after September election; private facilities, including for all kids under 3, still left out

PM highlights alleged friendly ties between political rival and tycoon embroiled in new sex scandal; Barak responds with a jab about premier's own criminal cases

Blaze engulfs building near Azrieli towers, as hundreds nearby rally against abuse at daycare center; police investigation underway; one person detained

Demonstrators gather in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and elsewhere calling for state oversight of private childcare centers after video of child abuse emerges

Carmel Mauda, 25, allegedly tied up toddlers, smothered them with blankets, physically assaulted them, and force-fed one child his own vomit during a 3-week period

Carmel Mauda, 25, expected to be indicted Sunday; parents plan nationwide protests to demand stricter oversight laws

Hedge fund manager who served earlier sentence in criticized plea deal reportedly accused of recruiting underage girls for sex in New York and Florida