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A gathering of exiles: Meeting Israelis stranded in Cyprus during the war with Iran - opinion

After 11 days of the forced stopover in Paphos, in the spirit of the Torah portion of “Shelach” (“Send”), I secured an El Al “lottery” ticket back home.

 A police officer patrols at Paphos International Airport in Cyprus.
A police officer patrols at Paphos International Airport in Cyprus.
(photo credit: YIANNIS KOURTOGLOU/REUTERS)
BySHOSHANA TITA
JULY 20, 2025 14:34
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