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Israel extradites Australian woman accused of child abuse

Australian authorities sought the extradition of former teacher Malka Leifer for several years.

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Malka Leifer, a former Australian teacher accused of dozens of sexually abusing students, arrives for a hearing at the district court in Jerusalem on Feb. 27, 2018. — AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP via Getty Images

Israel has extradited an Australian educator accused of sexually abusing her former students.

Malka Leifer was extradited on Monday morning shortly before Israel closed its international airport. She is facing 74 child sex abuse charges, the Associated Press reported.

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