Israeli women located safe in Argentina after international search

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Mali and Liel Yahalomi, two Israeli women reported missing in Europe, have been located safe and sound on an intercity bus in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their discovery follows an extensive international investigation involving the Israel Police, Lahav 433, and Europol.

Investigators determined that the disappearance was a pre-planned attempt to start new lives rather than a criminal incident. The women traveled from Austria through Germany and the Czech Republic before flying to South America. To evade detection, they reportedly used artificial intelligence to research how to purchase mobile devices without identification, how to delete tracking apps, and which countries lack extradition agreements with Israel.

Authorities noted that the pair attempted to obscure their tracks by deleting search histories and switching mobile devices. While investigators looked into potential economic motives, they found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing or immediate danger to the women. After being questioned by an Israeli police representative in South America, the women were released to continue their journey.

Entities

Buenos Aires · Europol · Israel Police · Lahav 433 · Liel Yahalomi · Liel Yehlomi · Mali Yahalomi · Mali Yehlomi

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] The two women traveled from Austria to Germany and then flew to Argentina. www.emess.co.il · www.srugim.co.il
[○ 1 SOURCE] The family announced that all funds raised during the crowdfunding campaign will be returned to donors. www.kipa.co.il
[DISPUTED] Mali Yehlomi withdrew at least 50,000 NIS in cash before her departure. www.srugim.co.il
[● 3 SOURCES] Mali and Liel Yehlomi were located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after a week-long search. www.emess.co.il · www.kipa.co.il · www.srugim.co.il
[● 2 SOURCES] Investigators found no evidence of criminal activity, threats, or violence regarding the disappearance. www.emess.co.il · www.kipa.co.il
[● 3 SOURCES] Israeli police officials believe Mali Yehlomi intended to disappear from the world. www.emess.co.il · www.kipa.co.il · www.srugim.co.il
[● 2 SOURCES] Liel Yehlomi wrote a message to her mother stating, 'I will go with you anywhere'. www.kipa.co.il · www.srugim.co.il
[● 2 SOURCES] The women used AI tools to research countries without extradition agreements with Israel. www.emess.co.il · www.srugim.co.il