Yoav Kisch
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yoav Kisch, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
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…
Five Members Resign from Israeli Higher Education Council Over Gender Segregation Law
Five members of Israel's Council for Higher Education resigned in protest against a new law expanding gender segregation in academia, limiting the council's ability to make major…
Israeli Government Offers 60,000 NIS Bonus to Teachers Relocating Near Lebanon Border
The Israeli government is offering a 60,000 NIS bonus to teachers who relocate to schools within 30 kilometers of the Lebanon border for the 2023-2024 school year, focusing on STE…
Haredi Education Officials Face Legal Threat Over Discriminatory Seminar Hearings in Beit Shemesh
The Haredi district office of Israel's Ministry of Education, led by Shai Calderon, faces accusations of discriminatory enforcement and illegal pressure against a leading Lithuani…
Aryeh Deri Uses Media to Address Pressures Within Ultra-Orthodox Community Amid Political Challenges
Aryeh Deri, leader of Shas, has increased media activity to address pressure from the ultra-Orthodox community after limited political achievements and legal setbacks in Israel's…
Israeli High Schools Add Yemenite Immigrants’ Historic Role Including Kfar Hashiloach to Curriculum
Israel’s Ministry of Education is expanding high school history lessons to include the story of Yemenite Jewish immigrants, focusing on the founding of Kfar Hashiloach in Jerusale…
Knesset Approves Law Allowing Separate Academic Tracks for Religious Students
The Knesset passed a law allowing universities to offer separate graduate study tracks for religious students, reversing a Supreme Court ban. The bill aims to enable religious men…
Teachers Union Leader Ran Erez Launches Costly Campaign Against Education Minister Yoav Kisch Amidst Political Tensions
Ran Erez, head of the Israeli Teachers Union, has launched an expensive campaign against Education Minister Yoav Kisch following a contentious decision to close schools during a w…
Netanyahu Seeks Five-Year Extension for Family Security Protection Ahead of Elections
Ahead of Israel's October elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to extend Shin Bet security for his wife and sons by five years, regardless of election results. The r…
Early Childhood Care Crisis as Israeli Daycare Funds Are Withheld Over Audit Dispute
Israel's daycare system faces collapse after the Ministry of Education and Accountant General withheld funds over audit disputes, risking unpaid salaries for thousands of caregive…
Israeli Journalism Students Launch Campaign to Support PTSD Veterans and Ban Fireworks Use
Journalism students at Ort Gutman in Netanya launched a campaign to raise awareness about the harmful effects of fireworks on PTSD-affected veterans, producing a video and digital…
Israeli Parliament Considers Additional Debate on Gender Segregation in Higher Education
The Knesset Education Committee plans an additional debate on a bill expanding gender segregation in advanced academic degrees after research findings prompt reconsideration. The…
Israel Faces Constitutional Crisis as Netanyahu Challenges Supreme Court Authority
Israel faces a constitutional crisis as Prime Minister Netanyahu's government defies Supreme Court rulings to block a media acquisition, raising concerns about the rule of law. Ba…
Israeli Teachers' Union Head Threatens School Strike Over Unpaid Day Amid Iran Attack Dispute
Ran Erez, head of Israel's secondary teachers union, threatens a strike over unpaid wages for a day canceled due to Iranian attacks, criticizing government ministers. The Educatio…
Israeli Teachers' Union Head Warns School Year Won't Open Without Policy Change
Ran Erez, head of the Israeli Teachers' Union, threatened that the new school year will not open unless the Education Ministry changes its policies, citing salary deductions and s…
Explosion Near Macron's Hotel in Damascus Raises Security Concerns
An explosion near French President Macron's hotel in Damascus has raised security concerns, while Israeli political tensions grow with Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's ultimatum to Aryeh Der…
Israel Mandates Tefillin Prayer in Schools and Expands Gender Segregation in Academia
Israel's Ministry of Education mandates public schools to provide a respectful space for students to put on tefillin during breaks, aiming to prevent conflicts. Concurrently, the…
Israeli Government Increases Funding for Private Haredi Kindergartens Ahead of Elections
The Israeli government has increased funding for private Haredi kindergartens by extending reporting deadlines and easing budget conditions, despite low compliance with transparen…
Public Poll Shows Overwhelming Negative Ratings for Israeli Ministers, Yoav Kisch Hits Record Low
A Channel 12 poll shows Israeli ministers, especially Education Minister Yoav Kisch, receiving overwhelmingly negative public ratings. Most respondents prefer new leadership over…
Education Minister Hesitates to Allow Diverse Prayer Practices in Israeli Schools
Education Minister Yoav Kisch postponed a directive allowing diverse prayer practices in schools due to concerns over recognizing multiple religious ceremonies, including Reform J…
