Watan-Cyprus has announced the conversion of seven schools into temporary shelter centers for Israeli nationals fleeing the escalating military conflict sparked by Israel’s attacks on Iran.
According to Philenews, a widely read Cypriot newspaper, Israeli arrivals to Cyprus continue to increase.
The report states that 120 boats carrying Israeli civilians have docked at Larnaca Port, with more arriving by air from third countries.
With hotels and synagogues on the island now full, the Cypriot government has designated seven schools to serve as emergency accommodation centers.
The report also noted that security forces have enacted heightened protective measures around Israeli evacuees.
Since June 13, Israel, with U.S. support, has launched a military campaign against Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, missile bases, military commanders, and scientists. In response, Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones deep into Israeli territory, marking the most intense direct confrontation between the two nations to date.