Israeli officer details operation to locate missing mother and daughter in Argentina

Walter Alejandro Kogan, the Israel Police representative in South America, has shared details of the operation to locate Mali and Liel Yahalomi, an Israeli mother and daughter who were found in Argentina one week after they were last seen in Vienna, Austria. Kogan explained that the operation was conducted under the 'Global Protector' infrastructure within the Israel Police Intelligence Division, in coordination with local law enforcement and INTERPOL. Upon learning the pair had traveled outside Buenos Aires, Kogan stated he moved operationally to intercept them, identify himself, and ensure their safety. In footage released by the police, Kogan is heard introducing himself to the women and requesting to speak with them privately to confirm their well-being. Kogan, a former investigations and intelligence officer at the Arad police station, concluded that the mission was successful and that no crime had been committed against the pair.