Senior police officer arrives in South America to investigate sisters found on bus

A senior Israeli police official has travelled to South America following the discovery of sisters Mali and Leal Yahalom on a bus in the region. The case had dominated Israeli social media and news coverage in recent days, with the public anxiously awaiting updates on the whereabouts of the two women. Snatzer (head of police) Walter Cogan, who represents the Israeli police force in South America, arrived at the location where the sisters were found. After authorities determined that no crime had been committed, both women were released. The development has sparked fresh discussion on social media, with many users commenting on Cogan’s involvement in the case and the swift resolution of what had become a major story in Israel. The incident highlights how quickly missing persons cases can capture public attention in the age of social media, with thousands of Israelis following updates on the situation as it unfolded.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.