Planes, Boats, and Border Crossings: Olivia’s Journey Out of Israel

In this episode of Passages Pulse, Olivia returns to the podcast with an unbelievable story after getting stranded in Israel when the war with Iran began.

We unpack:

✈️ What it was like being stuck at Ben Gurion Airport when the war began

🚨 Experiencing missile sirens and bomb shelters in Tel Aviv during the first days of the conflict

⛵ How Olivia escaped Israel by sailboat to Cyprus after airspace closed

🌍 The long journey home — Cyprus, Turkey, and finally Texas

🇮🇱 What Olivia witnessed about Israeli resilience and unity during wartime

🗺️ A brief update on the latest developments in the war between Israel, the United States, and Iran

Disclaimer: Individual views expressed in this episode are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Passages.

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