Israeli Sisters Not Detained in Namibia, Returning Home
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israeli sisters Mally and Lial Yahalomi were not arrested in Namibia and are returning to Israel, contrary to earlier reports. They had been detained at Windhoek airport, following the arrest of two Iranian citizens with forged passports. A Chabad emissary spoke with the sisters in Persian. The sisters are expected to arrive in Israel shortly.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli sisters Mally and Lial Yahalomi are returning to Israel after being detained in Namibia.
- The sisters were not arrested, despite earlier conflicting reports.
- Their detention occurred after two Iranian citizens were arrested with forged passports.
- A Chabad emissary reported speaking with the sisters in Persian.
- The sisters are expected to arrive in Israel soon.
Contrary to earlier conflicting reports, Israeli sisters Mally and Lial Yahalomi were not arrested in Namibia and are currently en route back to Israel. The sisters had been detained at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, Namibia, on suspicion of involvement in a smuggling operation. Their detention followed the arrest of two Iranian citizens found with forged passports.
A Chabad emissary in Namibia reported speaking with the sisters in Persian, though the article does not specify the context or implications of this interaction. The exact details surrounding their initial detention and subsequent release remain unclear, with initial reports suggesting a connection to a smuggling ring.
The situation has been closely monitored, with initial reports causing concern in Israel. The sisters' return to Israel is expected soon, bringing an end to the uncertainty surrounding their status in Namibia.
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