*First rescue cruise ship arrives in Ashdod carrying 2,000 stranded Israelis* The cruise ship Crown Iris, operated by Mano Maritime, arrived at Ashdod Port on Friday, June 20, 2025, carrying approximately 2,000 Israelis evacuated from Cyprus as part of “Operation Safe Return.” Transport Minister Miri Regev and officials welcomed the passengers, who disembarked onto around 50 buses bound for Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Beersheba, and Ashdod train station. The maritime evacuation follows the closure of Israeli airspace amid the Israel–Iran conflict and is expected to continue in the coming days . *Read more >>>* https://jewishbreakingnews.com/first-rescue-cruise-ship-arrives-in-ashdod-carrying-2000-stranded-israelis/