Caitlyn Jenner has fled Israel after being stranded amid escalating violence triggered by Iranian missile strikes.
The Olympic gold medalist had traveled to Tel Aviv to attend the city's Pride Parade, which was ultimately canceled due to rising security concerns.
As Iranian missiles targeted Israel and the country’s airspace was shut down, Jenner found herself stuck.
According to Hebrew media reports, with commercial flights grounded, she managed to cross into neighboring Jordan by land before booking a flight back to Los Angeles.
Caitlyn Jenner threw her support behind IsraelGETTYJordan had also closed its airspace in response to the Iranian attacks but reopened it on Sunday morning, shortly before Jenner’s departure.
In a post shared on X on Saturday evening, Jenner expressed solidarity with Israel, writing: “What an incredible way it has been to celebrate Shabbat. I am here in Israel, in Tel Aviv with you all. I am a friend, advocate, ally, and thank you to the Israeli people for making me family.
“We will prevail and liberate the poor Iranian people held hostage by terrorist thugs.”
She also shared a political message backing Israel and the United States, writing: “The leadership by @IsraeliPM Bibi, and Israel’s closest ally President @realDonaldTrump will not allow this reckless violence towards so many continue.
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In a post shared on X on Saturday evening, Jenner expressed solidarity with Israel
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“Israeli jets overhead in Iran now. (Bye bye terrorists). We will liberate Irans citizens. Thank you to all allies! PEACE FOR ALL!”
Jenner had been staying at the David Intercontinental Hotel in Tel Aviv, where she was scheduled to appear as a guest at the since-cancelled Pride event.
The parade’s cancellation followed a dramatic escalation in conflict after Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, which reportedly killed at least four senior Iranian commanders.
Iran responded by launching hundreds of missiles at Israel on June 13, with explosions rocking cities across the country.
Before the violence intensified, Jenner took time to tour southern Israel and witness the aftermath of Hamas’s October 7, 2023, massacre.
She visited the site of the Nova music festival and the burned car memorial at Kibbutz Tekuma, meeting survivors and paying tribute to victims.
She also visited Kibbutz Be’eri and met Yuval Haran, whose father was murdered in the attack. His mother, sister, brother-in-law, niece, nephew, aunt, and cousin were all kidnapped by Hamas.
The reality star also took time to visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Jenner was said to be visibly moved by the devastation she witnessed.
On Instagram, she shared a heartfelt message: “Visiting the homes and families (many of whom are not here, because they were taken too soon, by Hamas, a violent terror group) of so many loved ones.”
Jenner revealed in an interview with Israel’s Channel 12 that she didn’t tell any of her six children about her trip until she was already en route to avoid any criticism.
During the height of the crisis, Jenner also shared that she spoke with her daughter Kylie Jenner, who urged her to stay safe.
“I reassured her,” Caitlyn said. “Don’t worry, I’ll keep myself safe, and they’ll take care of me.”
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