A ground service vehicle struck an Israir aircraft at a London airport, forcing the cancellation of the flight to Tel Aviv. Shabbat-observant passengers are now stranded in London for the Sabbath, according to reports. The Zioneer reported earlier Friday that a rescue flight was being arranged, but observant passengers will not return until Sunday.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Friday, a ground service vehicle struck an Israir passenger plane at a London airport on Thursday, causing the cancellation of the flight to Tel Aviv. Passengers were removed from the aircraft and transferred to hotels. In a new development, Shabbat-observant passengers are now confirmed to be stranded in London for the Sabbath, as no rescue flight can return them before Shabbat ends. The airline is arranging a replacement flight, but observant passengers will not be able to depart until Sunday evening. The incident has left dozens of travelers, including families, stuck in London over the weekend.
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