Americans are racing against the clock to flee Israel ahead of Gaza’s ground assault.
Palestinian boy, 6, had ‘good’ relationship with landlord before fatal stabbing, last words revealedThe US Embassy in Israel announced the evacuation plan Sunday, offering the 2,500 Americans and their immediate family members still in Israel a chance to leave by sea.
The cruise ship line Royal Caribbean stepped in to help after commercial airlines mostly stopped flying into Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport, making it extremely difficult to get out of the country. Evacuee Idella Schatzberg was leaving for Cyprus with her two tots in tow. Her husband was staying behind for the time being, but hoping to rejoin the family in Dallas by Wednesday,2006: Terrorist group Hamas wins a Palestinian legislative election.2008: Israel launches military offensive against Gaza after Palestinian terrorists fired rockets into the town of Sderot.
The passage from Haifa to Limassol Port in Cyprus was expected to take between 10 and 12 hours, with food and internet service available to passengers on board.US citizens have been forced to escape by sea after most commercial airlines stopped flying into Israel’s main airport.Arriving in Cyprus after a 10- to 12-hour sea voyage, Americans will be able to board flights to take them home.In Cyprus, American evacuees will be able to board commercial flights to take them the rest of the way home.
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