Caitlyn Jenner, the 75-year-old former Olympian and television personality, traveled to Tel Aviv last Thursday to serve as a guest of honor at the city’s Pride parade, the largest in the Middle East. However, the event was abruptly canceled due to escalating missile attacks from Iran. Jenner, who had been participating in various engagements around the country, including visiting sites affected by past Hamas attacks, found herself in the midst of a growing conflict.
Jenner Finds Shelter During Airstrikes And Publicly Voices Strong Support For Israel
As Iranian missiles began targeting Israeli cities, Jenner sought refuge in a bomb shelter. A photo shared by influencer Regev Gur showed Jenner calmly drinking a glass of red wine while sheltering from the airstrikes, offering a surreal contrast to the chaos outside. Gur, adding some levity, joked about telling Jenner earlier that Israel was “safer than Los Angeles.” The moment captured global attention as symbolic of how everyday life continues even under threat in conflict zones.
Caitlyn Jenner Shelters from Airstrikes in Tel Aviv, Voices Support for Israel Amid Cancelled PrideDespite the dangerous situation, Jenner voiced her strong support for Israel. She posted online about her solidarity with the country, stating, “We will prevail,” and expressing gratitude for the warmth shown by the Israeli people. She praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his leadership, particularly in launching a preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear targets. Jenner also highlighted former U.S. President Donald Trump’s role as a key ally, suggesting their combined stance would not tolerate continued aggression.
Jenner Evacuates Israel As Airstrikes Escalate And Civilian Casualties Continue To Rise
With flights out of Israel canceled due to ongoing airstrikes, Jenner eventually exited the country by crossing the border into Jordan. From there, she planned to fly back to Los Angeles. The situation in Israel remained dire, with continued bombardments and civilian casualties. At least 24 Israelis, including two children, had been killed by Iranian attacks since Friday, underlining the severity of the crisis Jenner narrowly escaped.
Jenner’s visit, initially intended to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride, became an unexpected symbol of international solidarity with Israel. Her public appearances, visits to sites of past terror attacks, and vocal political support highlighted her deep engagement with the country’s current struggles. While her trip ended prematurely due to violence, her messages reinforced a broader call for peace and security in the region, alongside a condemnation of terrorism and praise for decisive leadership.