Pakistan, June 17 -- Amid ongoing missile strikes during the Iran-Israel war, frightened Israeli citizens are escaping the country via the sea. According to a report by Israeli newspaper Haaretz, many Israelis have turned to boats and yachts to flee to Cyprus after airspace was closed and flights were suspended.

The marina in Herzliya has now become a temporary departure hub, with people arriving as early as 7 a.m. to find private yachts. These boats are ferrying them to Cyprus, from where they hope to travel to other countries. Their goal is simple: to leave Israel by any means possible.

Hundreds of people have joined Facebook groups dedicated to sea escapes. Yacht owners at ports in Herzliya, Haifa, and Ashkelon are arranging group de...