Israeli Women Mali and Liel Yahel Escape to Argentina After AI-Aided Planning

Mali and Liel Yahel, Israeli women who disappeared last week and were found yesterday in Argentina, meticulously planned their escape over a month. Their preparations involved consulting AI search engines to identify countries in South America without extradition treaties with Israel, purchasing phones without ID verification, and deleting apps to avoid tracking. Israeli investigators from Lahav 433, aided by former intelligence personnel, uncovered these details and traced some of their erased AI chat conversations.

The women bought a mobile device in the Czech Republic after confirming no ID was required. A video Liel recorded in Vienna was sent to family only after they had left for Germany, and then they flew to Buenos Aires. Israeli police monitored them once they reached Argentina and intercepted them during a bus check before they could continue their journey. During questioning, the women said they left Israel due to financial debt and chose not to inform their family. However, police found no evidence of significant debt, suggesting the disappearance might relate to undisclosed family issues.

Mali has another son, aged 23, who flew to Vienna to assist in the search. Both women are reportedly healthy and do not require assistance. Once investigators confirmed no criminal suspicion or threat to their safety, they were released. Austrian reports noted that the Mossad is involved in the search efforts in Vienna. The women traveled by train from Vienna to Germany before flying to Argentina.