Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Israel Begins Airlift to Return Citizens Stranded Abroad
Israel is bringing home its citizens who got stuck overseas after the recent fighting with Iran.
They're using special flights and ships, starting from places like Cyprus.
Because of potential missile threats, they're being careful about how many flights they have.
The main airport is open but there are restrictions.
The government is working to get everyone back, but it will take some time.
Israel is repatriating tens of thousands of citizens stranded abroad.
Authorities are rationing flights as a precaution due to potential missile threats.
First planeload arrived Wednesday from Cyprus to Ben Gurion Airport.
Up to 150,000 Israelis were abroad when the conflict with Iran began.
Repatriation may take weeks, with flights and ferries bringing people home.
- Who
- Stranded Israeli citizens.
- What
- Repatriation of Israeli citizens stranded abroad.
- When
- Flights began Wednesday.
- Where
- Flights primarily from Cyprus to Israel; Ben Gurion Airport.
- Why
- Due to the conflict with Iran.
- Stranded Citizens (Estimate)
- Up to 150,000
- Flights Origin
- Cyprus
- Flights Destination
- Israel
- Airport
- Ben Gurion
- Transport Method
- Flights and Ferries
Sources
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