Jenner shared an image of missiles with her followers on Instagram on Friday, captioning it, “A ‘quiet’ night in Tel Aviv,” and expressing solidarity with the people of Israel. She added, “There is not a place I’d rather be, than with the brave people of Israel. God, please continue to shield and protect us.”
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The 76-year-old, who publicly came out as transgender in 2015, had expressed excitement about her trip ahead of her departure. Posting a selfie before boarding her flight, Jenner wrote, “What a special place. I’m here to stand with those who believe in hope, not hate.”
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However, with Israel’s recent large-scale airstrikes on Iran targeting its nuclear program and military leaders, the conflict has escalated significantly. As of Saturday morning, at least two Iranian generals and three Israelis have been killed, while dozens more have been injured.
In an interview Jenner revealed family’s concern over her travelling to Israel on which she reassured them, saying she would be well taken care of. But due to the ongoing conflict, flights from the area remain suspended, and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport is closed indefinitely making her return uncertain.
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