Vienna Police: Missing Israeli Women Found in Vienna

Background of the Case

As part of the investigations, Austrian security authorities worked closely with Israeli agencies. In addition to the Vienna Regional Police Directorate, the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, the Federal Criminal Police Office, and the Directorate for State Security and Intelligence Service were involved in the case. The Vienna State Office for State Security and Extremism Prevention also contributed.

The circumstances under which the women were unreachable for days remain the subject of ongoing investigations. The police initially did not comment on whether the women had voluntarily withdrawn from contact or whether other factors had played a role. The authorities also did not initially provide details about possible locations or travel routes prior to their reappearance.

The case had caused a stir over several days, as indications of an Israel connection and possible security concerns were in play. The responsible authorities had intensified contact with international partners, including Israeli security services. Individual media reports also referenced travel data, though official sources had so far only confirmed the reunion with family members.

Cooperation with Israeli Authorities

With their reappearance, speculation about a possible cross-border background is also initially subsiding. The authorities did not provide names, residences, or specific travel movements. The focus is now on the question of how the women were able to remain out of contact with their families for several days and what circumstances had led to the search.

The police announced that investigations would continue should new findings make this necessary. At the same time, officers welcomed the support from the public and emphasized the close cooperation with the families. Cooperation with the Israeli authorities would also continue unchanged, it was further stated.

Assessment and Further Procedure

Family members had previously appealed publicly to the public for information, which fueled the search beyond national borders. With the relieving news from Vienna, the acute part of the case is over, but clarifying the exact sequence of events remains open.

The Vienna Police appealed in the evening to the media to continue to disseminate only verified information from the authorities. They wanted to work through the case together with the families in the coming days to bring it to a final conclusion.