On February 28, Israeli-American forces began bombing targets in Iran, leading to retaliatory rocket attacks from Tehran towards Israel and US bases in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. This escalating conflict prompted several countries in the region to close their airspace, while some airlines suspended flights. Amid these heightened tensions, a school in Karpacz, Poland, maintained its decision to go ahead with a planned student trip to Egypt.

The director of the school, Bogusława Kozłowska, defended the decision by stating that there was no real danger to the students. She communicated with the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and contacted each parent regarding their concerns about the trip, noting that she received no significant objections apart from one individual. Moreover, the trip had been approved by the Lower Silesian Educational Office, which further supports her resolve that there were no negative signals regarding the safety of the journey.

The decision has sparked controversy and raised questions about the appropriateness of proceeding with such travel plans during an international crisis. Parents and the public are divided, with some expressing support for the school’s decision based on official assessments, while others criticize the perceived negligence towards the well-being of the students amid a volatile geopolitical situation.