How Avi Dubitzky Hunts Online Predators in Israel
“I Knew I Had to Do Something”
Avi’s journey began when he stumbled upon online forums where adults freely discussed contact with minors. “At first, I couldn’t believe it was real,” he says. “But the more I read, the more I saw how organized and emboldened these predators had become. I knew I had to do something—anything—to push back.”
Drawing on his background in investigative journalism, Avi started learning the patterns. He trained himself in digital impersonation, cyber tracking, and legal boundaries. “I’m not a vigilante. I document, I confront, and I pass the evidence to the police.”
The Toll It Takes
The work isn’t glamorous. Avi has been threatened, sued, and publicly attacked. He receives hate messages regularly. “Every time I expose someone, I know there will be blowback. But I remind myself why I started. For every predator caught, there might be a child spared. That makes it worth it.”
His personal life is deeply affected. He’s cautious about who he trusts. Friends have come and gone. “Sometimes you feel very alone in this,” he admits. “But when parents write to say ‘thank you,’ it fuels me to keep going.”
Beyond the Stings
Avi also advocates for stronger sentencing laws in Israel. “Many predators walk away with suspended sentences or light punishment,” he says. “That has to change. We need registries, longer prison terms, and court systems that understand how serious these crimes are.”
Through his website, social media, and outreach to lawmakers, Avi is turning individual cases into a national conversation. “My goal is to make Israel a hostile environment for predators. I want them to think twice before they type that first message.”
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