Catherine Steenson, 50, said the authorities here have not done anything to help and said multiple countries including Bulgaria, Albania and Romania have been repatriating their citizens since the conflict began on Saturday
An Irishwoman who is part of a group that was touring religious sites in Israel and Palestine has called on the Government to get them home safely.The Dublin woman, who arrived last Tuesday, said there are more than 50 Irish citizens on the tour including an 89-year-old woman.
She travelled to Israel with tour operator Marian Pilgrimages and was told they would be flown home on Tuesday but was left devastated when they were informed this was no longer going to happen. Speaking from Nazareth in Israel, Catherine told The Irish Mirror: "We have to get to Tel Aviv to get the flight which is probably the most dangerous part."I’m worried that we could all be dead before Thursday. I am worried that we won’t get to the airport. Rockets are being fired into Tel Aviv and at the airport.Catherine added: "I’m so stressed out. I haven’t slept at all.
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