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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