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Israel's Strike Strands 150,000 Citizens Abroad Amid Crisis

6/17/2025

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Israel's unexpected strike on Iran has left up to 150,000 citizens stranded overseas, grappling with medication shortages and painful family separations. Transportation Minister Miri Regev is prioritizing repatriation efforts, focusing on cities with significant Israeli communities, while also considering maritime routes to bring citizens home.

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Israel's unexpected strike on Iran has left up to 150,000 citizens stranded overseas, grappling with medication shortages and painful family separations. Transportation Minister Miri Regev is prioritizing repatriation efforts, focusing on cities with significant Israeli communities, while also considering maritime routes to bring citizens home.