A resident of Petah Tikva is facing serious allegations of repeatedly raping his 5-year-old daughter over a span of more than a year, with the State Prosecutor's office revealing that he recorded these acts and distributed the content via the Telegram messaging app. The alleged offenses occurred in various locations, including the family home and the child's bedroom. Investigators uncovered hundreds of pedophilic media files on the defendant's phones, featuring sexual offenses against minors and infants. He is charged with multiple offenses, including the rape of a minor family member and possession of obscene materials involving children. Given the severity of the charges, the state has requested that he remain in custody throughout the legal proceedings, opposing any release to house arrest. This case follows another recent arrest of a gymnastics coach in Kiryat Ono for similar sexual offenses against a young woman, highlighting ongoing concerns about child safety and sexual abuse in Israel.