Caitlyn Jenner, the former Olympian and transgender advocate, has found herself stranded in Israel as the country faces an unprecedented military escalation with Iran. Jenner was in Israel to attend Tel Aviv’s Pride Parade as the guest of honor, but the event was canceled due to security concerns following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites.
Jenner shared an emotional photo on Instagram of herself praying at Jerusalem’s Western Wall, expressing solidarity with Israel and stating, “My heart is with Israel now and forever. Evil shall not prevail!” She is currently staying at the David Intercontinental Hotel in Tel Aviv, where she told Israeli television that her family, including her daughter Kylie Jenner, is worried about her safety. Jenner reassured them, saying, “Don’t worry, I’ll keep myself safe, and they’ll take care of me.”
The closure of Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport and the suspension of flights to and from Israel have left Jenner and other visitors, including CNN analyst Scott Jennings, unable to leave the country amid ongoing missile attacks and air raid sirens. Despite the tense situation, Jenner has remained positive, continuing to show support for Israel during this volatile period.
The conflict erupted after Israel launched a large-scale air campaign against Iran, prompting retaliatory missile strikes on Israeli cities. As tensions rise, Jenner’s stay in Israel underscores the disruption caused by the sudden outbreak of hostilities in the region.