100 Students Stranded in Poland Without Luggage After Flights Depart

Approximately 100 students from Givatayim, Petah Tikva, and Ness Ziona, who traveled to Poland for educational trips, arrived in Warsaw to find their luggage had not been loaded onto their flights and remained in Israel. Critical items missing include a doctor's bag and warm clothing. The students and their parents report that the Ministry of Education is disclaiming responsibility, suggesting the issue lies with the airline. However, the ministry stated they are ensuring basic needs are met. One parent suggested the luggage was left behind due to ongoing labor disputes at Ben Gurion Airport. The students' flights experienced a 90-minute delay related to the luggage issue before ultimately departing without it. The Ministry of Education indicated that due to security concerns, students cannot be taken shopping to replace the missing items, but basic necessities are being purchased. The airline, in response, blamed ground handlers at the airport for the malfunction. The Ministry of Education has stated that the arrival of the luggage is the airline's responsibility and that ministry teams are closely monitoring the delegations, providing for students' basic needs, including purchasing essential clothing and equipment, and are in constant contact with parents.