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Israeli Sisters Found in Argentina Say They Wanted to Escape Life, No Crime Suspected
How 11 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By כיכר השבת, קובי אטינגר
What happened
Israeli sisters Mali and Liel Yahalomi were found in Buenos Aires after a week-long search; they said they left Israel voluntarily to escape personal issues. Argentine police found no criminal suspicion and released them. Israeli authorities continue investigating their motives and possible external involvement.
- 01Israeli sisters Mali and Liel Yahalomi found in Buenos Aires after week-long search.
- 02They told police they wanted to disconnect from family and country, denying threats or blackmail.
- 03No criminal suspicion was found; sisters released by Argentine police with Israeli police present.
- 04Israeli police led a large international search operation involving 300 investigators and Europol.
- 05Sisters planned disappearance in advance, deleted phone apps, and used Gemini app for travel planning.
- 06Authorities confirmed sisters are safe but are investigating possible external guidance during escape.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 16, 2026
Israeli Sisters Found in Argentina Say They Wanted to Escape Life, No Crime Suspected
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 15, 2026
Israeli Police Locate Missing Sisters in Argentina; Donated Funds to Be Returned
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 15, 2026
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Kikar HaShabbatIsraeli Police Locate Yahelomi Sisters on Train in Argentina and Confirm Their WellbeingNow 14Israeli Police Locate Mally and Liel Yehulomi Safe in South America After Weeklong SearchBehadrei HaredimIsraeli Sisters Mally and Liel Yehalomi Found Safe in South America After Extensive SearchKikar HaShabbatIsraeli Mother and Daughter Mali and Liel Yahilomi Found Safe in Argentina After Week-Long SearchSrugimIsraeli Siblings Mali and Liel Yahalomi Found in Argentina After Week-Long SearchMaarivFamily Shocked as Missing Israeli Women Found in Argentina; Donations to Be ReturnedMaarivIsraeli Sisters Mali and Liel Yahalomi Tracked and Found in Buenos Aires After Disappearing in ViennaKan NewsIsraeli Women Mali and Liel Yahel Escape to Argentina After AI-Aided PlanningWallaIsraeli Mother and Daughter Found Safe in South America After International SearchWallaIsraeli Police Locate Missing Mother and Daughter in South America Amid Criticism Over Local Missing Child CaseYnetIsraeli Sisters Mali and Liel Yehalomi Found in Argentina After Elaborate EscapeYnetYahalomi Family Expresses Immense Relief After Finding Mally and Liel Alive in Buenos AiresMaarivIsraeli Sisters Mali and Liel Yahalami Found on Bus in Argentina After Week-Long SearchChannel 13Israeli Sisters Mali and Liel Yahalami Found Alive on Buenos Aires Train After Weeklong SearchYnetIsraeli Sisters Mally and Liel Yehalomi Found Safe in South America After Weeklong SearchMakoIsraeli Mother and Daughter Found in Argentina After Global Search
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