Officials in Canberra and Jerusalem concerned about Jewish state's handling of case of Malka Leifer, who is wanted in Australia since 2014, and could soon be freed to house arrest

Decision expected in coming days on whether to release former principal, wanted in Australia on 74 charges of sex abuse, to house arrest

Jerusalem court agrees to delay until Friday release of woman whom lawyers argue is mentally unfit for extradition to Australia

Despite opinions from three district psychiatrists deeming former principal fit for extradition to Australia, latest ruling casts doubt on evidence

Judge forgoes decision on alleged pedophile wanted in Australia, further extending legal process that's lasted over five years; defense says it'll petition for her release

Defense and prosecution concerned judge could further delay proceedings with call for fresh psychological evaluations for former principal accused of 74 counts of child sex abuse

Yaakov Litzman agrees to relinquish responsibility over offices he's been accused of pressuring in order to assist convicted pedophiles

Uriah Assis from ultra-Orthodox Emmanuel, 26, accused of string of charges including rape, sexual assault and possession of child pornography

Zionist Federation of Australia calls on Israeli deputy health minister to step down over suspected efforts to prevent extradition to Melbourne of alleged sex abuser Malka Leifer

Deputy health minister and UTJ party head receives broad backing from Haredi parties, while the opposition manages to muster only mild criticism for the key political player