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Newcastle Grandad Stranded in Jerusalem During Iranian Missile Attacks After Flight Cancelled

  • James Eden, a 72-year-old British grandfather from Newcastle, arrived in Israel on Monday for a six-day pilgrimage to Christian sites.
  • His trip overlapped with a series of missile launches by Iran and Israeli military responses, resulting in flight disruptions and emergency warnings in Jerusalem on Friday.
  • Mr. Eden and his friend witnessed missile barrages and Iron Dome interceptors while shops, offices, and restaurants were shut down, leaving Jerusalem feeling like a "ghost town."
  • Mr. Eden stated he has two weeks' supply of medication, has contacted the British embassy, but feels abandoned as officials said they could do little beyond updates.
  • The Foreign Office confirmed contact with Mr. Eden, urged Britons to monitor travel advice, and offered 24/7 support, while Mr. Eden considers a risky bus escape through the Negev desert.
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British man weighs desert escape from Israel amid Iranian missile strikes

James Eden, 72, is planning a four-hour bus journey through the Negev Desert to escape Iranian bombardment.

·Northwich, United Kingdom
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Daily Record broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
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