The Israel team, numbering 12 athletes, was supposed to board a flight to Istanbul, Turkey, pick up its visas for Abu Dhabi before departing for its final destination.
Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki will return to Ben-Gurion Airport today with the blue-and-white delegation in the hope of finally departing for Abu Dhabi, where they are set to compete in the Grand Slam event that starts on Thursday.(photo credit: ASAF KLIGER)ByALLON SINAI