Israelis caught overseas by the escalating conflict in Iran are looking for every possible way to return home, even at exorbitant prices, even by unconventional routes, and even on foot. Luckily, Israel has peace agreements with some of its neighbors
Israelis who were caught abroad by the attack in Iran found it difficult to take advantage of the opportunity and enjoy it, as instructed by Transportation Minister Miri Regev.
Concern for relatives back home, frequent alerts from the Home Front Command and news sites reporting disasters in Israel, work obligations, feelings of guilt, and ultimately financial constraints that do not allow most Israeli citizens to stay in hotels indefinitely – all these factors hastened those who sought to breathe fresh air abroad to return to the chokehold of war.
By unconventional routes, at exorbitant prices, despite repeated cancellations of return flights, ignoring the warnings of the National Security Council, and without relying on the slow and frustrating rescue operations announced by the state – thousands of Israelis are rushing to return to the country.
In WhatsApp and Facebook groups and in cafes across Europe and in hotel lobbies, heated discussions are held about the fastest, cheapest and preferably safest way to Israel, all while similar discussions are taking place about how to get out of here. At the end of the day, for now, there are not many options: Sharm el-Sheikh, Aqaba, or Amman. All by foot. How lucky it is that there are peace agreements with some of Israel's neighbors.
