Israeli Girls With Disabilities Stranded in Italy Due to Traffic Jam
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
A group of 40 Israeli girls with complex disabilities missed their flight from Italy to Israel after being stuck in a three-hour traffic jam. Efforts are ongoing to find an alternative flight before the Sabbath begins, which presents significant logistical and financial challenges. If unsuccessful, they will require extended accommodation and care in Italy.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- 40 Israeli girls with disabilities missed their flight from Italy due to a traffic jam.
- The group was delayed for over three hours on their way to the airport.
- Intense efforts are underway to find an alternative flight before the Sabbath.
- The girls require specialized medical care and equipment.
- The situation incurs significant unforeseen financial costs.
A group of approximately 40 girls with complex disabilities from the Israeli organization "Ali Shich" became stranded in Italy for over three hours on Thursday due to a severe traffic jam. The group, on an organized trip, missed their Wizz Air flight back to Israel, which was scheduled to depart at 13:00 and land before the Sabbath.
The closure of a road en route to the airport caused the extensive delay. Despite efforts to postpone the flight, the plane departed without the girls and their accompanying staff. The girls, some of whom use wheelchairs, require constant care, medical attention, and specialized equipment, necessitating careful planning for any extended stay abroad.
Intense efforts are now underway to secure an alternative flight for the group to return to Israel before the Sabbath begins. This is a complex logistical and medical challenge, requiring accommodation for about 40 girls with disabilities, their support staff, and necessary medical supplies. The situation also entails significant, unforeseen financial costs, with special rescue flights being considered.
If a solution is not found before the Sabbath, arrangements must be made for suitable alternative accommodation, meals, medication, and all necessary equipment for an extended stay in Italy. As of now, no definitive solution has been reached, and efforts continue to bring the group home before the Jewish day of rest.