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Caitlyn Jenner ‘leaves Israel via Jordan’ after being stranded by Iran war
The transgender activist was due to appear at Tel Aviv Pride and has been vocally supportive of Israel online
June 16, 2025 10:01
The transgender activist was due to appear at Tel Aviv Pride and has been vocally supportive of Israel online
June 16, 2025 10:01Caitlyn Jenner has reportedly left Israel through the country's land border with Jordan amid the ongoing missile exchanges with Iran.
The transgender activist, who was born as Bruce Jenner, touched down in Israel on Wednesday to attend the Tel Aviv Pride Parade as a guest of honour.
The event was originally scheduled for Friday but was canceled due to "Operation Rising Lion", which saw the IDF and Mossad strike several Iranian nuclear sites.
Since then, Tel Aviv has borne the brunt of the Iranian response, with fleets of drones and hundreds of missiles launched by the Islamic Republic.
Jenner confirmed on X that she was still in the city as the ballistic missiles fell, saying: “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.
"What an incredible way it has been to celebrate Shabbat.”
However, according to Ynet, the former Olympian has now left the country and is scheduled to fly back to the United States from Amman's Queen Alia International Airport in Amman after Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion Airport was closed due to the bombardment.
During her time in Israel, Jenner repeatedly expressed support for the Jewish State and its operations against Iran on social media.
In one post, she said: “My heart is here with the beautiful people in Israel.”
In another, she added: “
The leadership by [Benjamin Netanyahu], and Israel’s closest ally President Trump will not allow this reckless violence towards so many continue.
"Israeli jets overhead in Iran now (Bye bye terrorists). We will liberate Iran’s citizens.”
What an incredible way it has been to celebrate Shabbat.
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) June 14, 2025
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!
Early on Friday, Israel Air Force fighter jets launched attacks on dozens of targets, including military and nuclear sites, in a pre-emptive, precise, combined offensive campaign against Tehran’s nuclear capabilities.
The IDF said the attacks were based on "high-quality intelligence" and "in response to the Iranian regime's ongoing aggression against Israel."
Israel’s death toll has now reached 22 as missiles fell on Tel Aviv, Haifa, Bnei Barak and Petah Tikva over the weekend.