Forces were dispatched to the scene, carried out a rescue operation for the civilians, and returned them to the Port of Haifa.

18 Israelis, Including Infants and Children, Set Sail from Cyprus – Got Stuck Near Lebanon and Were Rescued

This morning (Thursday), 18 Israelis, including infants and children, set off on a yacht from Cyprus toward the Israeli coast, but became stranded near Lebanon. Navy soldiers were dispatched to the scene, rescued them, and returned with them to Haifa.