From Israelis briefly detained by local criminals in Ukraine
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleA busload of Israeli pilgrims in Ukraine was briefly held by a group of local toughs, Hebrew-language media reports.
The group of Israeli woman was held by members of a local mafia, who demanded they pony up money owed them by their tour operator, according to Channel 2.
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The group was released shorty after and is making its way back to Israel, according to the report.
Tens of thousands of Israelis visit Uman and other Ukrainian cities to pray at the graves of Hasidic masters in the lead up to and over the Jewish New Year, which falls later this month.
The large influx of foreigners often leads to clashes with locals.
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