18.06.2025 08:20
As Israelis, panicked by retaliatory attacks that turned cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa into rubble, sought ways to leave the country, the Netanyahu government prohibited Israeli citizens from exiting. Transportation Minister Miri Regev issued a decree banning Israeli citizens from leaving the country, with the exception of foreign nationals and tourists.
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The war that began with Israel's "Rising Lion" attack on June 13 and Iran's retaliation named "True Promise" has entered its 6th day.
THE TOLL IS HEAVY
At least 224 people, including high-ranking military officials such as Iranian Chief of General Staff Bakiri and Commander of the Revolutionary Guards Selami, have died in Israel's attacks. In its retaliation, Iran targeted Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa with hundreds of ballistic and hypersonic missiles, in addition to drones (UAVs). Due to missiles that surpassed Israel's air defense system "Iron Dome," at least 24 people have lost their lives in Israel.
THEY STARTED LOOKING FOR ESCAPE ROUTES
According to a report in Yeni Şafak, Israelis, who panicked due to the inadequacy of Israel's air defense systems, began looking for escape routes. The Israeli government has kept airports closed since June 13 and is trying to prevent exits by sending civilian aircraft abroad.
DECREE PUBLISHED
Transportation Minister Miri Regev also published a decree banning Israeli citizens from leaving the country, except for foreigners and tourists. In response, calls for the evacuation of Tel Aviv are increasing in the Israeli media. Many Israelis are also trying to escape by sea.
40 THOUSAND FOREIGN TOURISTS TRAPPED IN THE COUNTRY
With the start of mutual attacks between Iran and Israel and the closure of exit routes, it is reported that approximately 40 thousand foreign tourists are trapped in the country. Some tourists have started to reach the Greek Cypriot Administration by sea, but these journeys are limited in number and occur at very high prices.
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