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“We Were Trapped”: Cypriot Shares Harrowing Account of Being Stranded in Israel Amidst Escalating Conflict

Published March 1, 2026, 15:35
“We Were Trapped”: Cypriot Shares Harrowing Account of Being Stranded in Israel Amidst Escalating Conflict

A Cypriot citizen currently in Israel with his family has shared a harrowing account with OMEGAlive regarding his experience during the recent attacks and counterattacks between Iran and Israel. The Middle East has become a war zone, with airspace closures trapping many Cypriot citizens in the region. The Cypriot described seeking shelter in underground hospital bunkers, following instructions from Israeli authorities, and how air raid sirens sounded constantly, sometimes up to 20 times on the first day of hostilities. He reports that citizens receive warnings via applications to reach shelters in time, but in some cases, they fail to do so and remain exposed. The Cypriot described the anxiety and fear prevailing among Cypriots in the area, while he tries to remain calm and support others. He expresses uncertainty about when they will be able to return to Cyprus, as Israeli airspace remains closed. He notes that the frequency of sirens increased after rumors of Khamenei's death. OMEGAlive published video footage showing people taking refuge in shelters, which have been converted from hospital rooms. The situation is tense, and residents live in fear of a new attack. The situation in the region remains unstable, and the return of Cypriot citizens to the island depends on the lifting of the airspace restriction and the de-escalation of tensions.