Namibian Police Deny Arrest of Mother and Daughter Fleeing Israel
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Namibian police have denied the arrest of an Israeli mother and daughter, Melli and Liel Yahalomi, who were reportedly fleeing the country. The detained women were identified as Iranian citizens using false identities, according to police and Rabbi Yosef Rahimi. The initial reports had caused a stir due to speculation that the Israelis might be in southwestern Africa. Local authorities are investigating the use of fake passports by the Iranian women.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Namibian police denied arresting an Israeli mother and daughter.
- The detained women were identified as Iranian citizens using false identities.
- The women claimed to be from Israel during questioning.
- Rabbi Yosef Rahimi confirmed the police findings.
- Authorities are investigating the origin of the women's fake passports.
Namibian police have clarified earlier reports regarding the detention of two women, initially believed to be mother and daughter Melli and Liel Yahalomi, who had allegedly fled Israel. According to the Ynet news agency, law enforcement confirmed that the arrested individuals are not connected to Israel. Investigators revealed the detainees are Iranian citizens who were using false identities. Rabbi Yosef Rahimi of Chabad, who serves in the region, corroborated this information. He stated that after receiving a report from the police, he visited the detainees during their morning meal. The rabbi recounted that the women insisted during questioning that they were from Israel, but subsequent checks proved otherwise. The incident garnered significant attention due to initial claims that the wanted Israelis might be in southwestern Africa. Local authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances, including the origin of the forged passports used by the Iranian women.
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