by In December, the Supreme Court rejected a final appeal against her extradition, and Israels justice minister signed the order to send her to Australia.
Leifer faces 74 charges of child sex abuse that she allegedly committed while teaching in Melbourne.
As accusations against her began surfacing in 2008, Israeli-born Leifer left the school and returned to Israel, where she has lived since.
Critics, including Leifers alleged victims, had accused Israeli authorities of dragging out the case for far too long, while Leifer claimed she was mentally unfit to stand trial.
Last year, an Israeli psychiatric panel determined Leifer was lying about her mental condition, setting in motion the extradition.
Avi Nissenkorn, Israels former justice minister who had signed the extradition order, wrote on Twitter: I promised that I would not hinder the extradition order, and thats what I have done. Malka Leifers victims will finally earn an act of justice.
Manny Waks, head of Voice against Child Sex Abuse, an organisation representing Leifers alleged victims, said in a statement that this is an incredible day for justice!
We can now truly look forward to Leifer facing justice in Australia on the 74 charges she is facing, he said.
AP
