Glykeria is currently stranded in Israel following a scheduled performance and is now participating in the efforts to repatriate Greek citizens. On Tuesday, June 17, she was spotted among a Greek delegation that was traveling by road from Tel Aviv to the Egyptian border, aiming to return to Greece via a third country.
In a video broadcast on the TV show To Proino, Glykeria can be seen in the front seat of a bus, appearing clearly distressed. Reports indicate that approximately 200 kilometers away from their destination, the area was targeted in an attack, causing panic among those on board. Following safety protocols, the singer and others quickly evacuated the bus but reboarded after a short time to continue their journey.
The video also featured comments from singer Alekos Zazopoulos, who mentioned that there were about 45 Greeks on the bus, including singers, musicians, and businesspeople.
The repatriation operation is being organized by Greek authorities, with the goal of ensuring the safe evacuation of citizens from the conflict zone. While it remains uncertain when Glykeria will return to Greece, she is keeping in touch with her family and team.
Stranded in Israel Since Last Friday
Glykeria has been stranded in Israel since last Friday when military conflict with Iran escalated. The renowned singer had gone to Israel for a scheduled concert on June 17, as part of the multi-day Meridiano Festival in Ashdod—an event that had already stirred controversy back in Greece.
According to protothema.gr, Glykeria and her team are safe and in good health, although they have felt the anxiety and insecurity of being in a war zone. They were confined to their hotel, rushing to designated shelters each time air-raid sirens sounded.
With Israeli airspace closed for safety in recent days, the Greek singer had no way to leave and was forced to remain in Israel alongside thousands of locals and foreign visitors eager to evacuate.
Her ordeal is expected to conclude today, as she is set to travel overland to the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt and then take a flight to Greece.
It’s important to note that many other artists from around the globe, also in Israel for performances, are encountering similar challenges as they witness the ongoing military conflict in the region.
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