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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Caitlyn Jenner flees Israel amid Iran missile attacks and praises President Trump: 'Bye bye terrorists'
Caitlyn Jenner fled Israel Saturday amid ongoing missile attacks from Iran. The Olympic gold medalist, 75, departed the area, after sharing snippets of her trip via social media, according to the Times of Israel. The Mount Kisco, New York-born celebrity said on X Saturday: 'What an incredible way it has been to celebrate Shabbat. '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!' She added: 'The leadership by @IsraeliPM Bibi, and Israel's closest ally President @realDonaldTrump will not allow this reckless violence towards so many continue. Israeli jets overhead in Iran now. (Bye bye terrorists). 'We will liberate Irans citizens Thank you to all allies! PEACE FOR ALL!' Jenner and conservative CNN commentator Scott Jennings appeared in good spirits as they shared snaps from inside an Israeli bomb shelter and hotel, seeking refuge while bombs rained down in Tel Aviv. A group of Americans visiting Israel - including the former Olympian and conservative commentator - were prevented from leaving the country on Friday, as the military strike against Iran and the ensuing retaliatory effort locked down the nation's airports. Jennings, 47, was on his first ever trip to the region, visiting major cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, as well as kibbutz Nir Oz - the site of the Nova music festival massacre on October 7, 2023, according to Hollywood Reporter. But on Friday, Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in revenge for strikes on its nuclear sites, prompting a state of emergency and the forced closure of airports amid the escalation. The next day, as Jennings prepped for a remote CNN interview from his hotel, he received the first emergency alert on his phone. 'I stood out on the balcony in my hotel and watched,' he told the Hollywood Reporter. 'In fact, I'm looking at a military jet fly overhead right now.' 'Airspace is closed, airports are closed,' he added. 'The thing we know the least about is how are we going to get out of here.' The Israeli military subsequently warned citizens to take cover in bomb shelters on Friday evening, noting that 'dozens' of Iranian ballistic missiles were en route to Israel. Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, after Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at the region in revenge for strikes on its nuclear sites on Thursday evening Hours later, Jennings posted a video to X, capturing the view outside his window: missiles streaking through an orange-hued sky as air raid sirens blared in the background. During the video, Jennings counted three missiles that appeared to be intercepted in midair. 'Air raid sirens in Tiberias, Israel just after 5am,' he captioned the post. 'Missiles visible in the sky. Incoming from Iran.' Jenner, 75, traveled to Tel Aviv last week to headline Friday's Pride parade, and posted photos of herself in some of the region's most iconic spots - including Jerusalem's Western Wall - just before the unrest began. In her posts, she expressed support for the country. 'I am excited to share that I will be in Israel this week,' she wrote 'I'm visiting the resilient people of Israel as the nation continues to recover and restore its place in the Middle East. Stay tuned!' 'My heart is here, with the beautiful people, in Israel,' she wrote on another post. But the night before the parade, Israel carried out its military strike against Iran, prompting organizers to cancel the parade out of safety concerns. Similar to Jennings, the former reality TV star ended up stranded in the country as the airports shut down, Daily Mail exclusively revealed. As ballistic missiles soared through the sky during the counterstrike, Jenner assured loved ones that she is taking every precaution to be safe, including seeking shelter. 'Please pray,' the 75-year-old texted one family member from a secure area. 'I'm holding up okay.' When asked if the bombs were loud, Jenner merely responded, 'Yes.' The family member told the Daily Mail that Jenner had phone service throughout the first wave of the attack and handed situation calmly. On Friday afternoon, Regev Gur - an Israeli influencer - shared a photo to X alongside the former gold medalist as they took shelter together. 'What were you doing with the alarms?' he captioned the post. 'Because I'm drinking wine with Caitlyn.' In the photo, the pair appear relaxed as they sit against a row of lockers - Gur flashing a wide, toothy smile while Jenner raises a glass of red wine toward the camera. 🚨 🚨 air raid sirens in Tiberias, Israel just after 5am. Missiles visible in the sky. Incoming from Iran. — Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) June 14, 2025 'She told us not to worry,' a family member told Daily Mail. 'She says she'll be fine and that Israel will protect her.' Jenner has been in contact with the American Embassy in Tel Aviv, who advised her to shelter in a windowless area near her hotel. As the bombs began to drop, she posted an image of the missile defense system lighting up the skies on social media. ''Quiet' night in Tel Aviv. Pray for us all. We will prevail,' the post read. 'I am happy to stand with Israel today, now more than ever.' For now, her family is watching the news and is constant contact with Jenner, who is in 'good spirits' and 'doesn't seem overly worried at the moment - just trusting that everything is going to be okay'. After news broke that several Americans were 'trapped' inside Israel, social media was quickly flooded with opinions - many questioning their decision to travel to the region in the first place. 'God works in strange ways!' a user on X wrote. 'Who had it on their Bingo card that two of the most evil inhumane cruel inhabitants of earth are stuck in Israel! Don't come back. You deserve one another!' Shortly after, Jenner responded to the post, writing: 'Ahhh @ScottJenningsKY we have a fan in common!! LOL'. The lockdown comes after Israel launched a blistering surprise attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing several top generals - including nine senior scientists and experts involved in the program, Associated Press reported. Thursday's attack also claimed the lives of 78 people and left more than 320 wounded, according to an Iranian official. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei vowed to 'inflict heavy blows' in a threat to civilians in Tel Aviv as he blamed Israel for starting the war, while Benjamin Netanyahu warned 'more is on the way'. Dramatic footage shows Israel's Iron Dome intercepting the salvo of missiles above the city's skyline, but some could not be stopped - including one that blasted into the side of a building with people reportedly trapped inside. Israel's emergency services say at least 34 people in Gush Dan, or the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, were injured in the strikes - including one woman in critical condition and one seriously injured man. At least three were killed. Netanyahu promised that more attacks are 'on the way', adding that 'the regime does not know what hit them, or what will hit them. It has never been weaker'. As missiles rained down on Tel Aviv for hours, he called on Iranians to 'rise up' and overthrow Tehran's 'evil and oppressive regime' as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. A second wave of Iranian missiles also targeted Jerusalem early on Saturday morning, according to Israel's military - with witnesses reporting explosions over the ancient city. Defense Minister Israel Katz chillingly warned that 'Tehran will burn' if more missiles are fired at Israel. Katz said: 'The Iranian dictator is turning the citizens of Iran into hostages and bringing about a reality in which they - especially the residents of Tehran - will pay a heavy price because of the criminal harm to Israeli civilians. 'If (Ayatollah Ali) Khamenei continues to fire missiles toward the Israeli home front - Tehran will burn.'
Forbes
5 days ago
- Politics
- Forbes
CNN's Scott Jennings Shares Tense Firsthand Account from Israel
This picture taken from Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip, shows rocket trails in the sky late on ... More June 13, 2025, after Iran struck Israel with barrages of missiles following a massive onslaught that targeted the Islamic republic's nuclear and military facilities. (Photo by EYAD BABA/AFP via Getty Images) As Iran and Israel trade missile fire in one of the most volatile military escalations in recent Middle East history, CNN commentator and conservative political strategist Scott Jennings is experiencing the crisis firsthand. Jennings, who traveled to the country for a tour of key cities and sites tied to the October 7 Hamas attacks, has moved between hotels in northern Israel and the capital city of Jerusalem over the past few days — finding himself stranded amid closed airports, emergency alerts, and incoming fire. On Sunday afternoon, he posted the following tense dispatch on social media: 'Sirens in Jerusalem now… hearing booms as we head to shelter.' In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Jennings expanded on the unfolding chaos around him. He told a reporter about how he'd been standing on his hotel balcony prepping for a CNN interview when the crisis unfolded. 'In fact,' he told the reporter, 'I'm looking at a military jet fly overhead right now.' As air raid sirens pierced the early morning air in Tiberius, on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, hotel staff ushered guests into designated safe zones. Just days earlier, Jennings had taken cover in a Jerusalem bomb shelter during dinner — a space that Jennings described as a tiny room, crammed with people. The situation rapidly intensified over the weekend. After an Israeli strike reportedly killed key Iranian military leaders and targeted nuclear scientists, Iran's ballistic missile response triggered a new round of alerts and lockdowns. Jennings told THR he was ordered not to leave his hotel and has no idea when he'll be able to fly out. 'Airspace is closed, airports are closed. The thing we know the least about is how are we going to get out of here.' Even as he seeks shelter, meanwhile, Jennings has taken to X (formerly Twitter) with pointed commentary. In a tweet early Sunday morning US time, he laid out a hawkish case for a broader confrontation with Iran — one he believes that President Trump is positioned to deliver: Calling it a 'once-in-a-generation chance to make the world safer,' Jennings ended his post with a forceful call to action: 'Bomb Fordo. Destroy the Iranian Octopus. Restore deterrence. Win the Nobel.'
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'Trapped' Caitlyn Jenner and Scott Jennings share snaps from Israeli bomb shelters during Iran missile attacks
Caitlyn Jenner and Scott Jennings appeared in good spirits as they shared snaps from inside an Israeli bomb shelter and hotel, seeking refuge while bombs rained down in Tel Aviv. A group of Americans visiting Israel - including the former Olympian and conservative commentator - were prevented from leaving the country on Friday, as the military strike against Iran and the ensuing retaliatory effort locked down the nation's airports. Jennings, 47, was on his first ever trip to the region, visiting major cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, as well as kibbutz Nir Oz - the site of the Nova music festival massacre on October 7, 2023, according to Hollywood Reporter. But on Friday, Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in revenge for strikes on its nuclear sites, prompting a state of emergency and the forced closure of airports amid the escalation. The next day, as Jennings prepped for a remote CNN interview from his hotel, he received the first emergency alert on his phone. 'I stood out on the balcony in my hotel and watched,' he told the Hollywood Reporter. 'In fact, I'm looking at a military jet fly overhead right now.' 'Airspace is closed, airports are closed,' he added. 'The thing we know the least about is how are we going to get out of here.' The Israeli military subsequently warned citizens to take cover in bomb shelters on Friday evening, noting that 'dozens' of Iranian ballistic missiles were en route to Israel. Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, after Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at the region in revenge for strikes on its nuclear sites on Thursday evening Hours later, Jennings posted a video to X, capturing the view outside his window: missiles streaking through an orange-hued sky as air raid sirens blared in the background. During the video, Jennings counted three missiles that appeared to be intercepted in midair. 'Air raid sirens in Tiberias, Israel just after 5am,' he captioned the post. 'Missiles visible in the sky. Incoming from Iran.' Jenner, 75, traveled to Tel Aviv last week to headline Friday's Pride parade, and posted photos of herself in some of the region's most iconic spots - including Jerusalem's Western Wall - just before the unrest began. In her posts, she expressed support for the country. 'I am excited to share that I will be in Israel this week,' she wrote 'I'm visiting the resilient people of Israel as the nation continues to recover and restore its place in the Middle East. Stay tuned!' 'My heart is here, with the beautiful people, in Israel,' she wrote on another post. But the night before the parade, Israel carried out its military strike against Iran, prompting organizers to cancel the parade out of safety concerns. Similar to Jennings, the former reality TV star ended up stranded in the country as the airports shut down, Daily Mail exclusively revealed. As ballistic missiles soared through the sky during the counterstrike, Jenner assured loved ones that she is taking every precaution to be safe, including seeking shelter. 'Please pray,' the 75-year-old texted one family member from a secure area. 'I'm holding up okay.' When asked if the bombs were loud, Jenner merely responded, 'Yes.' The family member told the Daily Mail that Jenner had phone service throughout the first wave of the attack and handed situation calmly. On Friday afternoon, Regev Gur - an Israeli influencer - shared a photo to X alongside the former gold medalist as they took shelter together. 'What were you doing with the alarms?' he captioned the post. 'Because I'm drinking wine with Caitlyn.' In the photo, the pair appear relaxed as they sit against a row of lockers - Gur flashing a wide, toothy smile while Jenner raises a glass of red wine toward the camera. 🚨 🚨 air raid sirens in Tiberias, Israel just after 5am. Missiles visible in the sky. Incoming from Iran. — Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) June 14, 2025 'She told us not to worry,' a family member told Daily Mail. 'She says she'll be fine and that Israel will protect her.' Jenner has been in contact with the American Embassy in Tel Aviv, who advised her to shelter in a windowless area near her hotel. As the bombs began to drop, she posted an image of the missile defense system lighting up the skies on social media. ''Quiet' night in Tel Aviv. Pray for us all. We will prevail,' the post read. 'I am happy to stand with Israel today, now more than ever.' For now, her family is watching the news and is constant contact with Jenner, who is in 'good spirits' and 'doesn't seem overly worried at the moment - just trusting that everything is going to be okay'. After news broke that several Americans were 'trapped' inside Israel, social media was quickly flooded with opinions - many questioning their decision to travel to the region in the first place. 'God works in strange ways!' a user on X wrote. 'Who had it on their Bingo card that two of the most evil inhumane cruel inhabitants of earth are stuck in Israel! Don't come back. You deserve one another!' Shortly after, Jenner responded to the post, writing: 'Ahhh @ScottJenningsKY we have a fan in common!! LOL'. The lockdown comes after Israel launched a blistering surprise attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing several top generals - including nine senior scientists and experts involved in the program, Associated Press reported. Thursday's attack also claimed the lives of 78 people and left more than 320 wounded, according to an Iranian official. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei vowed to 'inflict heavy blows' in a threat to civilians in Tel Aviv as he blamed Israel for starting the war, while Benjamin Netanyahu warned 'more is on the way'. Dramatic footage shows Israel's Iron Dome intercepting the salvo of missiles above the city's skyline, but some could not be stopped - including one that blasted into the side of a building with people reportedly trapped inside. Israel's emergency services say at least 34 people in Gush Dan, or the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, were injured in the strikes - including one woman in critical condition and one seriously injured man. At least three were killed. Netanyahu promised that more attacks are 'on the way', adding that 'the regime does not know what hit them, or what will hit them. It has never been weaker'. As missiles rained down on Tel Aviv for hours, he called on Iranians to 'rise up' and overthrow Tehran's 'evil and oppressive regime' as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. A second wave of Iranian missiles also targeted Jerusalem early on Saturday morning, according to Israel's military - with witnesses reporting explosions over the ancient city. Defense Minister Israel Katz chillingly warned that 'Tehran will burn' if more missiles are fired at Israel. Katz said: 'The Iranian dictator is turning the citizens of Iran into hostages and bringing about a reality in which they - especially the residents of Tehran - will pay a heavy price because of the criminal harm to Israeli civilians. 'If (Ayatollah Ali) Khamenei continues to fire missiles toward the Israeli home front - Tehran will burn.' Israel's attack on Iran was the culmination of years of research and planning by Israel's military and Mossad intelligence agency to prevent the region from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MAGA Celebs Trapped in Israel Amid Airstrikes
CNN pundit Scott Jennings and Olympian Caitlyn Jenner—both stalwart supporters of President Donald Trump—are stuck in Israel as the country exchanges airstrikes with Iran. The Israeli government shut down the country's main airport, Ben Gurion, in Tel Aviv on Thursday after launching what it described as a 'preemptive' air strike on Iran, killing several military commanders. 'Don't think I am getting out of Israel today!' Jennings wrote on X Friday Morning. 'But will continue to report on what I see and hear.' Jennings later posted a Daily Mail article reporting that both he and MAGA diehard Caitlyn Jenner had been marooned in Israel, joking, 'This headline is an all-time mad lib.' 'Good company,' Jenner replied. Jennings first posted about his visit to Israel on Monday, June 9, writing on X that he was taking a break from CNN for the week to 'journey through Israel.' Jenner, meanwhile, arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday to attend the city's Pride parade, according to The Hollywood Reporter. After Israel attacked Iran, Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel overnight. Israeli authorities later reported that most Iranian missiles had been intercepted. Jennings told the Daily Mail he was moved to a safe room when the strikes began. In a series of videos posted to X on Thursday and Friday, Jennings describes 'hearing booms in the distance' and adds, 'Iran missile attacks, I presume.' Jenner, 75, told an Israeli news station Friday morning that she'd spoken with her daughter, Kylie Jenner, and assured her, 'I'll keep myself safe, and they'll take care of me.' Jenner took to Instagram on Friday afternoon to express her continued support for Israel. Alongside a photo of her visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, she wrote, 'My heart is with Israel now and forever. Evil shall not prevail!' Jennings and Jenner are also both strong supporters of President Trump, who stood behind Israel's airstrikes on Iran, calling them 'excellent' on Friday morning. The United States is now assisting Israel in shooting down Iranian missiles. In her latest update, the former athlete shared an image of the sky in Tel Aviv during the airstrikes, writing, 'Pray for us all.'
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Caitlyn Jenner trapped in Israel, sends urgent message amid rising conflict
Prominent American figures Caitlyn Jenner and CNN commentator Scott Jennings are currently in Israel during a period of heightened military tensions as Israel conducts strikes against Iran. Both, separately, are facing significant challenges in leaving the country due to the closure of Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv amid the escalating conflict. Jenner, who traveled to Israel as the guest of honor for the 2025 Tel Aviv Pride Parade , conveyed an urgent 12-word message to her daughter Kylie Jenner, reassuring her of her safety. In an interview on Israeli television, Jenner stated, "I communicated with my daughter Kylie, and she asked me to remain. I assured her, "Don't worry, I'll keep myself safe, and they'll take care of me." Jenner has been actively sharing her experiences and solidarity with Israel on social media . On June 12, she posted on X (formerly Twitter), "My heart is here, with the beautiful people, in @Israel ,' accompanied by images depicting various scenes from Israel, including her visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The official State of Israel account also highlighted Jenner's presence at the Wall, noting her participation in local events and media interviews. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Linda Kozlowski, 67, Shows Off Her Perfect Figure In A New Photo Today's NYC Undo Her visit, initially planned to celebrate Tel Aviv's Pride Parade, was disrupted by the outbreak of hostilities. The parade, scheduled for June 13, was canceled due to concerns over potential retaliatory attacks from Iran following Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites . Jenner expressed her heartfelt support for Israel in an Instagram post, stating, "My heart is with Israel now and forever. Evil shall not prevail!.' Scott Jennings, who was in Israel when the conflict escalated, reported being effectively trapped in the country due to the airport shutdown. From his hotel in Tiberius by the Sea of Galilee, Jennings described hearing missile attacks he attributed to Iranian retaliation. He shared a video on X showing what he believed were missile strikes and expressed strong support for Israel, emphasizing the existential nature of the conflict: "We are in a fight for Western civilization around the world. As I type this from Israel, it's abundantly clear they are in a fight for their very survival as a nation." Live Events The closure of Ben-Gurion Airport has left many travelers, including Jenner and Jennings, unable to depart Israel. The airport's official website posted a notice advising against traveling to the airport due to the cancellation of all flights amid the security situation.
