Caitlyn Jenner has issued a powerful message of solidarity after finding herself stranded in Tel Aviv during Iran’s missile attacks on Israel, which led to the cancellation of the city’s Pride Parade.
In a statement shared to X on Saturday evening, Jenner wrote: “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 voiced strong support for 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. Israeli jets overhead in Iran now. (Bye bye terrorists). We will liberate Irans citizens. Thank you to all allies! PEACE FOR ALL!
Caitlyn Jenner has issued a powerful message of solidarity after finding herself stranded in Tel Aviv during Iran’s missile attacks on Israel, which led to the cancellation of the city’s Pride Parade
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The former Olympian and transgender activist had been in Israel to appear as a guest at the Tel Aviv Pride Parade, which was scheduled for Friday.
However, the event was cancelled due to escalating security threats following Israeli military action on Iranian nuclear and military targets.
According to Israel Hayom, Jenner is currently staying at the David Intercontinental Hotel in Tel Aviv.
The situation intensified after more than 200 Israeli warplanes launched strikes across Iran, reportedly killing at least four senior Iranian military commanders.
In response, Iran launched hundreds of missiles at Israel on June 13, with explosions rocking cities across the country.
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At least 10 people were killed overnight, including two children in Bat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv, when a residential building took a direct hit.
Another four people died in the northern town of Tamra after missiles destroyed several homes.
Emergency services continue to search for survivors trapped beneath the rubble, with at least 170 people injured and 20 believed missing.
With Ben Gurion Airport shut down and all flights suspended, Jenner and many other visitors have been unable to leave the country.
The aftermath of a missile attack in IsraelREUTERS
The Israeli military said it identified missiles launched from Iran on Saturday eveningREUTERSSpeaking to an Israeli TV station during the crisis, Jenner revealed that she had spoken with her daughter Kylie, who urged her to stay safe.
“I reassured her,” Jenner said. “Don’t worry, I’ll keep myself safe, and they’ll take care of me.”
The escalating conflict marks a severe flare-up in regional tensions with Tehran yet to release updated casualty figures following the UN’s last reported death toll of 78, issued two days prior.
This comes as RAF fighter jets have been sent to the Middle East to provide “contingency support across the region”, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
The Prime Minister said that British planes have been deployed near where Israel and Iran have been firing missiles at each other.
Starmer told reporters en route to the G7 gathering of world leaders in Canada that he could not give any further details of UK involvement.
