Israeli Police Reveal Details Behind Search for Mally and Liel Yehulomi in Argentina
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israeli police initially suspected kidnapping in the disappearance of Mally and Liel Yehulomi but later found it was planned. The sisters were located in Argentina after extensive search efforts and misinformation challenges. Police involvement ended after their discovery.
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- Israeli police first suspected kidnapping in the disappearance of Mally and Liel Yehulomi.
- Investigation shifted to South America after indications the sisters were in Argentina.
- Widespread misinformation complicated the search efforts.
- The sisters were likely unaware of the extensive search while out of contact.
- Israel invested significant funds in the search operation.
- Police involvement ended after the sisters were found.
Tali Benkin, head of the Interpol unit in the Israeli Police, disclosed new information about the search for Mally and Liel Yehulomi, who were found in Argentina after losing contact with them. Initially, the police suspected a kidnapping, but the investigation later revealed it was a planned disappearance. Benkin explained that the investigation shifted focus to South America only after receiving indications that the sisters were in Argentina.
During the search, the police faced challenges from widespread misinformation that complicated the situation, but once it was clear the disappearance was voluntary, communication with the media became more straightforward. Benkin also noted that the sisters were likely unaware of the extensive search efforts while they were out of contact. She emphasized that the Israeli government invested significant financial resources in the search.
Following the discovery of Mally and Liel Yehulomi, police involvement with them ended, according to Benkin. The case highlights the complexities of international search operations and the impact of misinformation on such investigations.
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