Mother and daughter found safe in Buenos Aires after vanishing from Israel, but police still baffled by their motive

A mother and daughter who disappeared from Israel have been located in Buenos Aires in good health and have been released following a brief questioning. However, Israeli police have admitted they remain unclear about why the pair fled the country, with senior officers acknowledging the investigation into their disappearance is far from over. The two women, whose names have not been disclosed, were found after an international search involving authorities across multiple countries. According to police sources, there is currently no suspicion of any criminal involvement on their part.

The exact circumstances surrounding their departure from Israel are still being examined by investigators. Police have released a detailed map showing the pair’s escape route, though the fundamental question of what prompted them to leave remains unanswered. Senior officers at the police department have stated they will continue investigating within Israel to determine the motivations behind the flight.

The relief at finding the pair safe and well has been tempered by the mystery of their disappearance. Authorities are continuing their inquiries with the expectation that answers will eventually emerge as the investigation progresses. The case has highlighted concerns about missing persons cases that cross international borders and the challenges faced by law enforcement in establishing motives when individuals choose to leave the country.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.