Wine, War, and Wokeness: Caitlyn Jenner Sips in Israeli Bomb Shelter as Pride Parade Canceled Amid Iran Strikes
Caitlyn Jenner found herself in a surreal moment of contrast this week—sipping wine inside an Israeli bomb shelter as air raid sirens echoed across Tel Aviv. The former Olympian and reality star was visiting Israel to serve as a guest of honor for the city’s globally renowned Pride Parade, which was abruptly canceled due to escalating military tensions with Iran.
Jenner was photographed alongside Israeli influencer Regev Gur, who posted a selfie from the shelter with the caption in Hebrew: “What are you doing during the sirens? Because I’m drinking wine with Caitlyn.”
The celebratory atmosphere was short-lived. Israel’s preemptive strikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets triggered fears of retaliation, leading authorities to postpone the Pride Parade—an event that typically draws hundreds of thousands and ranks second in global attendance only to Brazil’s São Paulo Pride Parade.
On Friday, Jenner posted on Instagram: “Yesterday in Jerusalem. My heart is with Israel now and forever. Evil shall not prevail,” sharing images of herself at the Western Wall and waving both the Israeli and American flags.
Jenner’s visit began Wednesday, but plans quickly unraveled. The scheduled Pride Parade press conference was held, though the event itself was canceled amid growing security concerns. Further complications now include a partial shutdown of Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, potentially delaying Jenner’s return flight home.
From Western Wall prayers to warzone wine to canceled parades, Jenner’s visit to Israel has become a stark illustration of how global conflict continues to collide with modern cultural moments—even at the intersection of celebrity and activism.