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Story summary
- An Israeli man was detained in Dubai for nine days after authorities mistook him for another Israeli who owed money for a rental car.
- The arrest followed his arrival from Tel Aviv for a flight to Cambodia, as his name and birthdate matched the other Israeli.
- Despite claiming he had never visited Dubai, he remained jailed until the error was confirmed.
- Upon release, Dubai authorities offered to pay for his new flight.
