There are about 6,500 people at the moment in Cyprus trying to reach Israel, a number that soared from the 2,400 passengers who were aboard Israel-bound flights that got stranded in Cyprus after their aircraft were abruptly diverted here since last Friday, to avoid the deadly Israel-Iran exchanges.
If no flight takes off, maybe a chartered boat could take them home, he hopes. Levitan is eager to see his eight children and first grandchild — his 18-year-old daughter recently gave birth.
“We’re waiting,” he said. “In the meantime, we here are helping however we can all the people who are stuck.”
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