Girl rescued from Lev Tahor cult, 6, reunites with Israeli family
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A 6-year-old girl rescued from the extremist Lev Tahor cult in Guatemala has been reunited with her extended family, who traveled from Israel to secure her release. The girl’s grandmother was granted custody following legal proceedings with Guatemalan authorities.The Guatemalan Attorney General’s Office confirmed the transfer, stating that the family, after undergoing a background check, was deemed suitable to take her in. “The 6-year-old girl from Lev Tahor was handed over to her extended family, who arrived from Israel to legally pick her up. The family will remain in Guatemala while the handover process continues,” the office said. This marks the third reunion in recent weeks between rescued children from the cult and their families.Last week, a Hasidic family who had been held captive by Lev Tahor managed to escape and flee to the United States. The parents, both former members of the cult, were granted custody of their children by a Guatemalan court. Their release followed efforts by businessmen, rabbis and activists, including former Lev Tahor members who survived the group’s harsh conditions.The father is the son of a current cult leader, while the mother’s parents are also senior figures in Lev Tahor. A family member remains incarcerated in the United States on serious charges, including kidnapping.
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