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The biggest rabbi in Cyprus revealed the details of the night of the Israeli attack on Iran, and the resulting disruption of the air movement towards Israel, indicating that it had received the news of the outbreak of the war in the early hours of dawn.
He said that upon his arrival at the synagogue in which he was serving, the surrounding street was filled with Israelis, carrying their bags, in a scene that reflects the size of anxiety and confusion caused by sudden developments in the region.
Some of them were on trips to return to Israel, but its destination was transferred to Cyprus when the Israeli airspace suddenly closed, and others were spending their vacation on the Mediterranean island, and they were scheduled to return to Israel during that day, but they are now homeless.
“He feels their pain, they are walking and crying. They have urgent family and medical needs.”
Raskin is trying to help Israeli travelers, by coordinating the search for rooms available in hotels and hospitality offers from Jewish and Cypriot families on the island.
The Israeli Ministry of Transport estimates that more than 50 thousand Israelis stuck all over the world are trying to return to the country.
There are no clear ways, the Israeli airspace is still closed to civil aviation, while the government urged citizens not to return by land through Jordan or Egypt, for security reasons.
Laura Hoffman, an executive sales officer in a technology company, was returning from a business trip to Dallas when the course of her plane was transferred to New Jersey. Hoffmann has three children, and her husband is summoned to reserve military service.
Its way to Cyprus, but after days of waiting to no avail, she no longer tolerated the matter. She ignored the official advice, and air traveled to Jordan with some people.
She said in a phone call: “I am mostly with mothers and we are going through a strong desire to meet our children at any cost.”
The Israeli company “Mano Maritim”, which runs the luxury tourist ship, “Crown Iris”, said that in the current period, the marine road may be the best hope for those stranded in Cyprus. The ship will cross twice to Haifa under a plan approved by the Israeli authorities.
The ship can carry 2000 passengers.
Rescue flights
And initiatives apparently not sufficient to deal with the sent requests. The Israeli Airlines has launched a website for travelers wishing to return, to join more than 60,000 people immediately to an electronic waiting list for registration.
Al -Al Airlines said today, Tuesday, that it had obtained permission from the government to start running flights to return the stranded abroad, and the company said it expected flights to Israel tomorrow, Wednesday, from Larnaca, Athens, Rome, Milan and Paris.
She added that the flights were full, and the passengers who got seats were notified.
Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev said on Monday that the government is working with the army and airlines on a plan to return everyone safely in a gradual and coordinated process, but warned that it would take time.
“I say to the citizens: there is no need to worry. You are abroad, enjoy your time. I know it is not easy,” Regev said in remarks.
Zohar Bronfman, CEO of Pikan AI and Father’s three children, was returning from a business trip to San Francisco when he canceled his journey, and traveled to Athens with his colleagues wishing to return to Israel.
He said: “If she thinks that we enjoy our time abroad, she does not really understand what we are going through.”
In Larnaca, a pregnant woman named Tamar said, and she only mentioned her first name, that she slept in a Jewish synagogue.
“We communicate with many groups (on social media), but no one knows when we will return. I want to return. I want to be with my family.”
