Half of the delegation of MKs participating in the International Holocaust Remembrance Day event in Poland was delayed returning home. Two delegations arrived on two different flights numbering a total of 250 Israelis, including dozens of MKs, cabinet ministers, survivors and others.

The Israir flight reportedly had technical difficulties and the passengers were stuck in the airport for hours. This included Minister Naftali Bennett, opposition leader Yitzchak Herzog and MK Reuven Rivlin. They were already on the flight in the hope of heading home but were informed of a leak in the fuel system, compelling them to return to the airport.

A replacement plan was sent and after it was cleared, security issues addressed, they were permitted to board and head home. They arrived in Ben-Gurion International Airport on Tuesday morning 27 Shevat 5774.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)