Local police are investigating the circumstances of the death of two little girls, who were first drowned and then stabbed in their home's shower tonight (Wednesday), as reported by Ynet.
US media related that the mother of the two girls - both less than 3 years old - was arrested for questioning on suspicion of double murder. The family is ultra-Orthodox and well known to local residents. The neighbors said they saw a man performing CPR on one of the girls in an ambulance. According to them, such a thing has never happened in the area, where there is a large ultra-Orthodox population.
The ultra-Orthodox community in Lakewood issued an official statement overnight: "Our community has experienced a devastating tragedy and we understand that many of you have contacted us and wonder why we did not post about it. We want to assure you that our decision not to share the news is intentional and guided by the wisdom of our rabbanim – who actually exist – who have advised us to prioritize sensitivity and compassion in this difficult moment.
In times of tragedy, our focus should be on supporting the affected families and individuals, rather than spreading news for the sake of clicks or attention. We believe that some things are too painful and hurtful to be shared without a valid reason, and we choose to follow the guidance of our rabbanim and the principles of common sense and torah."