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Politics03:00 · 1h ago

Likud Activist Holds Election Events in Schools, Education Ministry Approves

By בר פלג, ליאור דטל
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
The story · English

A Likud activist has been organizing election-related events in Israeli schools, with the approval of the Ministry of Education. These events feature presenters from Channel 14, a right-wing Israeli media outlet. The initiative has drawn criticism, with some questioning the appropriateness of political campaigning within educational institutions, particularly concerning the timing and the specific political affiliation of the organizers and presenters.

The Ministry of Education has stated that the events are intended to educate students about the democratic process and elections. However, the involvement of a specific political party and a partisan media channel has raised concerns about potential bias and the politicization of schools. Details regarding the curriculum and the specific content of these events have not been fully disclosed, leading to further scrutiny.

This development comes amid ongoing political discourse in Israel, with upcoming elections anticipated. The involvement of political actors in schools is a sensitive issue, and the Ministry's decision is likely to be debated further by the public and political figures.

Read the original at Haaretz
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