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Malka Leifer Extradition Case

The case of Malka Leifer, a former principal at Adass Israel school, who was accused of child sexual abuse and fought extradition to Australia for over a decade.

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Jan 17, 2026
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What recent Israeli extradition cases involved alleged child sexual abuse and what were their outcomes?

Three high-profile extradition stories illustrate Israel’s fraught relationship with requests over alleged child sexual abuse: the Malka Leifer saga, a protracted case that ultimately ended with extra...

Feb 7, 2026

Are there documented cases of Israeli officials protecting pedophiles?

Documented incidents show both high-profile cases of accused sexual offenders linked to and credible allegations that officials or institutions slowed, obstructed, or complicated accountability — most...