How Jewish American Pedophiles Hide from Justice in Israel - Wayback Machine

• Wanted pedophiles "have been able to exploit a right known as the Law of Return, whereby any Jewish person can move to Israel and automatically gain citizenship."

• From 2014 to 2020 at least 60 pedophiles have fled to Israel, though given a lack of resources "the actual number is likely much larger."

• There appears to be "elements of the Jewish community in the US that are willing to help pedophiles escape."

'Tip of the Iceberg': How Foreign Sex Offenders Find Refuge in Israel

• "...advocates' group says about 100 rabbis, teachers and other figures who have been accused, charged or convicted of sexual abuse overseas have already found refuge in Israel."

• "Even if they are convicted offenders, there is no mechanism in place in Israel to monitor their movements or alert the public."

• An Israeli advocate says "'There are some prosecutors in the United States who don't even bother requesting extradition from Israel for sex abuse offenders because, in their experience, Israel won't do it...'".

Diaspora pedophiles increasingly use Israel as 'a haven,' activists charge - Wayback Machine

• "'There's a danger that Israel is becoming a safe haven for pedophiles and alleged perpetrators,' says Manny Waks, a survivor of child abuse... 'Of course, any criminal can flee to another country, but it's about getting the visa to remain there. Because Israel welcomes all Jews, they're protected from that perspective,' he said."

• "A registered sex offender under supervision in their home country will not have that supervision transferred to Israel when they receive citizenship."

• "Israel is a particularly attractive destination for sex offenders, because the Law of Return allows all Jews to receive citizenship in a very short period of time."

• "In Israel, people who want to work in school and with children are often asked to provide a teudat yosher from the police, which states that the person is a citizen of good standing who does not pose a risk to children's welfare. But because the list only relates convictions in Israel, someone who was convicted of sex crimes in another country could obtain this document in Israel, clearing them to work with children."

Exposing pedophilia and legal failures in Israel

• "Another notable case involves Tomas Zeron, the former head of Mexico's Criminal Investigation Agency, who is wanted for his role in the 2014 disappearance of 43 students and allegations of torture. Since fleeing to Israel in 2019, Zeron has lived comfortably in Tel Aviv. Reports indicate that Israel is unlikely to extradite him, citing procedural errors and Mexico's support for UN inquiries into Israeli war crimes (Obel, 2023)."

• "Many sex offenders, including Malka Leifer, find refuge in ultra-Orthodox settlements in the West Bank (The Jewish Independent, 2024). Over 700,000 Israeli settlers reside in these areas, occupying Palestinian land in 150 government supported settlements, which are deemed illegal under international law. Government funding also extends to unauthorized outposts, allowing convicted offenders to live with minimal interference (Al Jazeera, 2023)."

• "...it is deeply concerning that one-third of prisoners convicted of sexual offenses have declined to participate in mandatory rehabilitation programs, and 75% were released early, not serving their full sentences. Additionally nearly 90% of sexual offense cases involving Israeli army officers were initially opened but subsequently closed without charges (Middle East Monitor, 2022)."

Tens of thousands of pedophiles operate in Israel every year - Wayback Machine

• "'In Israel, tens of thousands of pedophiles operate on a daily basis without any problem,' said Eliran Malki, head of Matzof Association. 'They are not deterred by the police and certainly not deterred by the contemptuous ruling that come from the hands of judges in various courts,' he added, citing an incident in which one particular pedophile was let off by the courts without punishment, despite evidence of thousands of pedophilic items found on his computer, as the court stated that it would 'harm his career.'"