Israeli Sisters Land in Israel After Unconfirmed Arrest Reports in Namibia
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israeli sisters Mally and Liel Yahalomi landed in Israel after conflicting reports of their arrest in Namibia. The sisters were not detained, but two Iranian citizens with forged passports were arrested in Namibia. A Chabad emissary reported speaking with the sisters in Persian.
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- Israeli sisters Mally and Liel Yahalomi landed in Israel after unconfirmed arrest reports.
- The sisters were reportedly detained at Namibia's Windhoek airport.
- Two Iranian citizens were arrested in Namibia with forged passports.
- A Chabad emissary spoke with the sisters in Persian.
Sisters Mally and Liel Yahalomi have landed safely in Israel, following hours of conflicting reports suggesting they might have been arrested in Namibia. The sisters were reportedly detained at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, Namibia, on suspicion of carrying undeclared currency. However, it has now been confirmed that they were not arrested and have returned to Israel.
Amidst the confusion surrounding the sisters' situation, two Iranian citizens were arrested in Namibia for allegedly possessing forged passports. A Chabad emissary in Namibia stated he spoke with the sisters in Persian, indicating a possible connection or interaction.
The initial reports of the sisters' detention had caused significant concern, particularly given the complex geopolitical landscape. Their safe arrival in Israel has brought an end to the uncertainty.
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