# Israeli citizens found safe in Argentina after Vienna search

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disappearance-of-israeli-citizens-in-vienna
> Updated: 2026-08-15T17:07:07.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 3.

The disappearance of Mali Yahalomi, 50, and her daughter Liel, 23, has concluded with the women being located safe in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Local Argentine police discovered the pair on a long-distance bus after they had been missing since August 7.

Investigations by the Israel Police, Lahav 433, and Europol suggest the disappearance was a carefully planned attempt to vanish and start new lives. Evidence indicates the pair traveled from Prague through Vienna and Germany before flying to Argentina. To evade detection, the women reportedly used artificial intelligence to research countries without extradition agreements with Israel and learned how to purchase mobile devices without identification. They took specific steps to obscure their tracks, such as deleting mobile applications, clearing search histories, and purchasing new phones.

While initial concerns involved potential kidnapping or terrorist motives, Vienna police confirmed the women left Austria of their own free will. A message found during the investigation, in which Liel wrote to her mother, ‘I will go with you anywhere,’ suggests the daughter was a willing participant.

Authorities have ruled out criminal activity, threats, or violence. Although rumors of a financial scandal involving Mali Yahalomi, an employee of the Bank of Jerusalem, caused a temporary 12.4 percent drop in the bank’s stock, both the bank and the family denied any irregularities. Investigators found no evidence of embezzlement or illegal activity. After being interviewed by an Israeli police representative in Argentina, the two women were released to continue their journey.

## Claims

- There was no unusual use of Mali Yahalomi's bank accounts prior to the disappearance. (disputed)
- Mali Yehlomi withdrew at least 50,000 NIS in cash before her departure. (disputed)
- The women left Austria of their own free will. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Israeli police officials believe Mali Yehlomi intended to disappear from the world. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Mali and Liel Yehlomi were located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after a week-long search. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- No evidence of a violent crime was found in the women's Vienna accommodation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The bank denied any connection between Mali Yahalomi's disappearance and financial irregularities. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The two women traveled from Austria to Germany and then flew to Argentina. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The women used AI tools to research countries without extradition agreements with Israel. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Liel Yehlomi wrote a message to her mother stating, 'I will go with you anywhere'. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Israeli women located safe in Argentina after international search

Israeli mother and daughter Mali and Liel Yahalomi have been found safe in Argentina after a planned disappearance involving international travel and the use of AI to evade tracking.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mali-and-liel-yehlomi-located-in-buenos-aires-after-week-long-disappearance

### 2026-08-13: Mali and Liel Yahalomi found safe in Argentina after Vienna disappearance

Missing Israeli mother and daughter Mali and Liel Yahalomi have been found safe on a bus in Argentina after voluntarily leaving Vienna, Austria.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israeli-mother-and-daughter-missing-after-traveling-from-prague-to-vienna

### 2026-08-11: Vienna investigation probes disappearance of Israeli mother and daughter

Israeli mother and daughter Mali and Liel Yahalomi are missing in Vienna. Investigators now suspect they may have disappeared voluntarily after finding evidence of deleted digital data and cash withdrawals.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israel-security-ben-gvir-criticizes-netanyahu-as-activists-detained-near-syrian-border

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