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Israel and Iran Trade Airstrikes While Caitlyn Jenner Shelters in Tel Aviv

Global leaders call for diplomatic de-escalation following retaliatory strikes that canceled Tel Aviv’s Pride Parade

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Caitlyn Jenner participates in E!'s "I Am Cait" panel at the NBCUniversal Winter TCA on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, Pasadena, Calif.

Overview

  • Israel launched a major air offensive on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities with over 200 fighter jets, killing senior commanders
  • Iran responded with dozens of ballistic missiles aimed at Israel, and while Iron Dome intercepted most, a handful landed in Tel Aviv causing light injuries
  • Organizers canceled Tel Aviv’s annual Pride Parade and Ben Gurion Airport suspended flights in response to the security threat, leaving international visitors stranded
  • Jenner, visiting as a guest of honor to support Israel’s LGBTQ+ community, is sheltering in Tel Aviv and remains in contact with her family and the U.S. Embassy
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the strikes as necessary self-defense, while UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and others urged restraint and a diplomatic resolution