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Evacuees from Israel and stranded Israelis find shelter and kosher meals in Cyprus
LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — Carrie Best-Lary was among hundreds of Jews who had traveled to Israel on a trip that was supposed to be about culture and Jewish roots, only to find herself fleeing on a cruise ship to Cyprus. She is in one of two groups that have converged on the Mediterranean island — one leaving Israel and the other trying to get back in.
At a scary time, the two groups that never expected their paths to cross are coming together, seeking shelter and sharing kosher meals.
