Yoav Kisch
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yoav Kisch, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch Forces Higher Education Legal Advisor's Resignation Amid Power Struggle
Education Minister Yoav Kisch has forced the resignation of the Council for Higher Education's legal advisor, Yael Tur Kaspa, after a prolonged power struggle. Tur Kaspa will leav…
Davidson Institute Launches Advanced Science Education in Haredi Schools in Beit Shemesh
Six Haredi schools in Beit Shemesh are joining a new program led by the Davidson Institute to provide advanced science and technology education tailored to their religious lifesty…
Israeli Government Committee Decides Who Receives State Security Protection
Israel’s Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs, including the Prime Minister and key ministers, determines who receives state security protection. The Shin Bet and a Prime Min…
Likud Reverses Boycott, Plans to Return to Channel 12 Interviews Ahead of Elections
After an eight-month boycott of Channel 12 over its coverage of Unit 100 soldiers, Likud is ending the boycott and returning to interviews ahead of elections, following Netanyahu'…
Israel Ranks Last in Education Spending Efficiency Among Developed Countries
Israel spends the highest share of GDP on education among developed countries but ranks last in spending efficiency based on PISA test results. Despite reforms, Israeli students p…
Israel Launches Pilot Program Placing Nurses in Elementary Schools Nationwide
Israel is launching a pilot program this September placing nurses in ten elementary schools nationwide to provide medical care and health promotion. The program targets schools wi…
Mansour Abbas Declares 'State of Palestine Exists,' Sparking Political Storm in Israel
Mansour Abbas of Ra'am declared that the State of Palestine exists and called for its recognition by Israel and the US, sparking sharp criticism from Israeli leaders including Pri…
Haifa Mayor Warns of Declining IDF Officer Standards Amid Education Violence Crisis
At a Haifa conference on education violence, Mayor Yona Yahav warned of declining standards in the IDF and stressed urgent reforms in education. Officials highlighted the crisis i…
Israel’s Inclusion Law for Special Needs Students to Continue Despite Ongoing School Challenges
Israel’s Inclusion Law for integrating special needs students into regular classrooms will continue into 2026 despite widespread challenges including violence and lack of resource…
Netanyahu Secures Loyal Likud List While Nir Barkat Faces Political Setback
Netanyahu finalized a loyal Likud candidate list with Eli Cohen as the top candidate, while Nir Barkat faced a significant setback. The list shows increased Haredi influence and l…
Likud Primaries Conclude with Eli Cohen Leading and Tali Gottlieb Challenging Netanyahu's Circle
Likud's primaries ended with Minister Eli Cohen leading and Tali Gottlieb securing a realistic spot but openly challenging Netanyahu's advisors. Several incumbents lost realistic…
Eli Cohen Wins Likud Primaries, Secures Second Spot on Party List
Eli Cohen won the Likud primaries and will be second on the party list, followed by Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin, finalizing the party's candidate rankings.
Likud Primaries: Eli Cohen Leads as Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin Follow
Eli Cohen leads the Likud primaries with Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin following, while Nir Barkat edges out Zeev Elkin for a key spot. Several candidates, including Hanoch Milvitsky…
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Claims Netanyahu's Circle Tried to Undermine Her in Primaries
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb secured a realistic Knesset list spot in the August 2026 primaries but accused Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisers of trying to undermine her. Despite this…
Eli Cohen Leads Early Vote Count with Miri Regev as Top Female Candidate
With about a quarter of votes counted, Eli Cohen leads by over 1,000 votes, and Miri Regev is the highest-ranking woman on the list.
Eli Cohen, Yariv Levin, and Amir Ohana Lead Likud Primaries After 20% Vote Count
After counting about 20% of votes in the Likud primaries, Eli Cohen, Yariv Levin, and Amir Ohana lead the race. Voter turnout was 53.5%, lower than last time. Complaints were file…
Likud Primaries Near as Half of Incumbents Face Exclusion Amid Intense Competition
With Likud primaries imminent, half of the party's current MKs risk losing seats amid fierce competition and limited reserved slots. Netanyahu avoids public endorsements despite p…
Israeli School Principals Cut Digital Ties with Education Ministry Over Policy Disputes
The Israeli school principals' group Manhigim has cut digital ties with the Education Ministry and is boycotting its school year events to protest cuts in special education and si…
Ultra-Orthodox Education Network Agrees to Participate in National and International Assessments
Agudat Yisrael’s Independent Education Network has agreed to participate in national and international assessments after three years of negotiations, following government pressure…
Israeli Government Ties Ultra-Orthodox School Funding to Full Core Curriculum Compliance
Israel's Attorney General has mandated that ultra-Orthodox education networks must fully teach the official core curriculum to continue receiving state funding, effective this sch…
Organizations Demand Halt to Major Special Education Budget Cuts Amid Public Outcry
Twelve organizations and a Knesset member demand the Israeli Education Ministry halt significant cuts to special education funding, warning the reductions will harm tens of thousa…
Academia Group Warns Education Minister to Halt Higher Education Council Appointments Amid Election Period
An Israeli academic group has sent a warning to Education Minister Yoav Kisch to stop appointing new members to the Council for Higher Education during the election period, citing…
Israeli Education Ministry Limits Parent-Teacher Communication to Defined Channels
The Israeli Ministry of Education and Teachers' Union have agreed on new rules limiting parent-teacher communication to designated channels to protect teachers' personal time. Thi…
New Settlement Emek Dotan Established in Northern West Bank with Government Support
The new Israeli settlement Emek Dotan was inaugurated in the northern West Bank with 22 families moving in, supported by government ministers and local officials. This marks the f…
Top Likud Officials Attend Engagement of Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto’s Son Amid Controversy
Senior Likud officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, attended the engagement of Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto’s son, despite Pinto’s past bribery conviction and imprisonment. T…
Coalition Forms to Rescue Israel's Secular Public Education Amid Declining Performance and Budget Gaps
A new coalition of secular education leaders in Israel has formed to address the declining performance and chronic underfunding of the secular public education system. They demand…
UK Launches Investigation Into Donors Supporting West Bank Haredi Yeshivas
The UK has begun investigating British donors who support Haredi yeshivas in West Bank settlements, following new policies against funding settlement activities. Israeli yeshiva a…
Israel Launches National Program to Recruit Teachers from US and Canada Amid Shortage
Israel has launched a national program to recruit and integrate teachers from the US and Canada to address a critical teacher shortage. The initiative removes bureaucratic hurdles…
Israeli Civil Rights Group Files Supreme Court Petition Against Education Ministry's 'Incitement Committee'
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel petitioned the Supreme Court to stop the Education Ministry's "Incitement Committee," accusing it of secret surveillance and rights viol…
Israeli Education Minister Demands Probe Into Open University Ban on Channel 14 as Academic Source
Education Minister Yoav Kisch has demanded the Open University investigate claims that students were told not to rely on Channel 14 in an academic course, citing concerns over pol…
Israeli Finance Committee Releases 30 Million Shekels to Religious State Education After Yearlong Freeze
After a yearlong freeze due to Supreme Court petitions, the Israeli Finance Committee released 30 million shekels to state-religious secondary education, completing the disburseme…
Israel Opens First Dedicated School for West Bank Hilltop Youth in Bet El
Israel inaugurated its first dedicated school for youth from West Bank hilltop communities in Bet El, aiming to provide tailored education and support. This school is the first of…
Likud Faces Unprecedented Primary Battle With 36 Incumbents Competing for 16 Realistic Seats
Ahead of the October 27 elections, Likud's August 17 primaries will see 36 incumbents competing for about 16 realistic seats, following Netanyahu securing eight reserved slots. Co…
Summer Costs for Israeli Families with Three Kids Nearly Double Monthly Income
A report by Israeli leaders reveals that summer vacation expenses for families with three children nearly double monthly child-related costs, reaching about 17,300 shekels in Augu…
Shomron Regional Council Launches Elite Youth Leadership and Advocacy Program
The Shomron Regional Council has launched an 18-month youth leadership program to train students in international advocacy for Israel, supported by a 50 million shekel investment…
Yossi Dagan Awards Honorary Citizenship of Samaria to Dutch PM Candidate Geert Wilders
Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, awarded honorary citizenship to Dutch prime minister candidate Geert Wilders during his visit to Israel. The ceremony took place…
Ben-Gurion University President Criticizes Education Minister Kisch Over Gender Separation Law in Academia
Ben-Gurion University President Danny Hakhamovich criticized Education Minister Yoav Kisch for his stance on a new law allowing gender-segregated academic tracks in Israel. The la…
Israeli Education Ministry Reports Record 195,000 Students Touring Biblical Heritage Sites
The Israeli Education Ministry reported a record 195,000 students toured biblical heritage sites in 2022-2023, a 32% increase from the previous year, as part of the 'For Me the Bi…
Education Minister Launches Probe Into Teachers' Union Over Alleged Misuse of Funds
Education Minister Yoav Kisch has opened an investigation into the teachers' union over alleged misuse of public funds and accused the union chairman of false claims. The union de…
Education Ministry Replaces Citizenship Curriculum Supervisor Amid Controversy Over Content
The Israeli Education Ministry replaced Dr. Eyal Feldman as citizenship curriculum supervisor following disputes over a controversial textbook. Feldman opposed approving the book…
Netanyahu Pushes to Expand Reserved Slots in Likud List as Internal Vote Begins
At the Likud party conference, around 4,000 central committee members began voting on Netanyahu's proposal to increase reserved Knesset list slots from five to eight. The vote als…
Israeli Parents Face Summer Vacation Trap Amid Work and Childcare Challenges
Israeli parents face significant challenges during the nearly two-month summer school break as many lack vacation days, forcing them to balance work and childcare without coordina…
Israeli Ministers Demand Tougher Measures in West Bank Amid Rising Violence
Israeli ministers, led by PM Netanyahu and National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, demand tougher military actions and changes to IDF rules of engagement in the West Bank following r…
Likud Prepares to Cancel Primaries and Appoint Committee to Set Knesset List
Likud is preparing to cancel its upcoming primaries and instead appoint a committee led by Prime Minister Netanyahu to determine the Knesset candidate list, possibly due to securi…
Israeli Leaders Condemn Deadly West Bank Terror Attack, Call for Strong Military Response
Following the fatal shooting of Benyahu Malt near his West Bank community, Israeli leaders expressed condolences and called for a strong military response to terrorism. Ministers…
Netanyahu Plans Cabinet Appointments to Ease Opposition to Likud Primary Cancellation
Prime Minister Netanyahu plans ministerial appointments to reduce Likud opposition to canceling party primaries, potentially selecting the Knesset list via committee amid security…
Israeli Teachers' Union Ends High School Strike Threat After Agreement with Government
The Israeli Teachers' Union, led by Ran Erez, called off a planned high school strike after reaching an agreement with government ministries that includes pay raises and bonuses f…
Israeli Higher Education Council Bans Institutional Political Positions in Universities
Israel's Council for Higher Education has banned universities from taking institutional political positions, requiring neutrality from senior officials while protecting individual…
