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Yaakov Litzman
February 3, 2022, 9:56 am
Court urged to reject Litzman deal
"If Yaakov Litzman has pled guilty to a charge of breach of trust … it is difficult to comprehend how a small fine and suspended sentence delivers justice to the survivors of Leifer's alleged abuse," - President of the ZFA Jeremy Leibler
By
Zeddy Lawrence
January 28, 2022, 6:52 am
Litzman plea deal over meddling in Leifer extradition
June 3, 2021, 8:40 am
Attorney-General decides to indict Litzman over Leifer
Avichai Mandelblit claims minister "used his status and power to promote the interests of private individuals", including alleged sex abuser Malka Leifer.
By
Evan Zlatkis
April 23, 2021, 8:00 am
Litzman set to be charged over Leifer meddling
Litzman is accused of pressuring employees in his office to alter the conclusions of psychiatric evaluations that had deemed Malka Leifer fit for extradition.
By
Evan Zlatkis
From the Web
November 17, 2020, 12:21 pm
Litzman to be appointed housing minister — again
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed Monday to reappoint United Torah Judaism head Yaakov Litzman as housing minister, some two months after he resigned from the position.
From the Web
October 12, 2020, 9:00 am
Litzman set for return to government
Israeli MK Yaakov Litzman is set to return to the government just weeks after resigning as housing minister to protest the coronavirus lockdown over the High Holy Days.
September 13, 2020, 9:37 pm
Litzman resigns in protest of looming holiday lockdown
Netanyahu said he was “very saddened” at the decision, but added: “I respect Yaakov Litzman and I also respect his decision.”
May 26, 2020, 9:06 pm
Leifer found mentally fit to stand trial
A Jerusalem judge on Tuesday ruled that alleged child sex abuser Malka Leifer is fit to stand trial for extradition to Australia; her defence is expected to appeal the decision.
By
Evan Zlatkis
April 26, 2020, 5:52 am
‘May justice prevail’: Litzman departs Health Ministry
With Yaakov Litzman announcing he will step down as health minister, it's hoped a significant barrier for Malka Leifer’s extradition to Australia has now been removed.
By
AJN STAFF
April 24, 2020, 9:17 am
Litzman reportedly offers to leave Health Ministry
Yaakov Litzman has reportedly offered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to leave the Health Ministry, though his motives are unclear after previously refusing to consider a change.
By
AJN STAFF
April 23, 2020, 9:20 am
Australian Jewish leaders react to unity deal
'After three inconclusive elections in the past year, Israel urgently needs a majority government that can deal effectively with the unprecedented challenges the country faces'.
By
AJN STAFF
From the Web
April 22, 2020, 9:35 am
Litzman recovers from COVID-19 after weeks-long illness
Israel's Health Minister Yaakov Litzman has recovered from COVID-19 after consecutive tests for the coronavirus came back negative, the Health Ministry has announced.
April 2, 2020, 12:39 pm
Yaakov Litzman tests positive for coronavirus
Yaakov Litzman, who is accused of interfering in the process of Malka Leifer’s extradition to face 74 charges of child sexual abuse, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
By
Peter Kohn
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AJN STAFF
From the Web
March 30, 2020, 10:00 am
Litzman to remain health minister
Yaakov Litzman will remain health minister as part of a unity government being negotiated between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, Hebrew-language media reported.
March 26, 2020, 3:09 pm
Litzman responds to doco allegations
'While we need to bring back Leifer, this is now more than just being about her. It is about a culture of cover-up, and communities’ responses to child sexual abuse too'.
By
Rebecca Davis
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