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Students Stranded in Poland After Israel Closes Airspace

3/5/2026

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The closure of Israel's airspace after US-Israeli strikes on Iran stranded 90 students from Shacharit religious high schools in Krakow.
Their return flight was canceled, and officials arranged a nearly 24-hour journey through Taba, Egypt.
The group’s Auschwitz visit was rescheduled to coincide with the Fast of Esther.
The Association for the Advancement of Education covered all trip expenses.
The students expressed relief after returning home from an emotionally taxing week.

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Story summary

The closure of Israel's airspace after US-Israeli strikes on Iran stranded 90 students from Shacharit religious high schools in Krakow.
Their return flight was canceled, and officials arranged a nearly 24-hour journey through Taba, Egypt.
The group’s Auschwitz visit was rescheduled to coincide with the Fast of Esther.
The Association for the Advancement of Education covered all trip expenses.
The students expressed relief after returning home from an emotionally taxing week.