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Israel Police Find Mali and Daughter on Bus in Buenos Aires

8/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Israel Police located mother Mali Yahalomi and daughter Liel Yahalomi on a Buenos Aires bus.
Police questioned them, released them, and said they left of their own free will.
Lahav 433 obtained the tip and coordinated with Europol.
Commissioner Danny Levy mobilized about 300 investigators and intelligence staff, while the family expressed relief after rumors linked Mali’s bank role to a 12% share drop.

History

Historical Context

In July 1976 Israel launched Operation Entebbe, a 100-commando raid that freed 102 hostages from an Air France flight hijacked to Entebbe Airport under Idi Amin’s regime. Mossad intelligence and a replica of the terminal enabled the strike, which killed all seven hijackers and 45 Ugandan soldiers. The success set a precedent for Israel’s later reliance on global intelligence networks such as Lahav 433.

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Story summary

Israel Police located mother Mali Yahalomi and daughter Liel Yahalomi on a Buenos Aires bus.
Police questioned them, released them, and said they left of their own free will.
Lahav 433 obtained the tip and coordinated with Europol.
Commissioner Danny Levy mobilized about 300 investigators and intelligence staff, while the family expressed relief after rumors linked Mali’s bank role to a 12% share drop.

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