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Education Minister Yoav Kish Denounces Teachers Union Head Ran Erez's Strike Threats

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First reported by Calcalist · Jul 8, 2026

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Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kish condemned teachers union leader Ran Erez's strike threats, highlighting decades of conflict and accusing Erez of harming education continuity. Kish assured the school year will start on time despite union threats.

01Education Minister Yoav Kish rejects teachers union head Ran Erez's strike threats as empty.
02Kish detailed Erez's confrontations with education ministers over 30 years, including harsh personal attacks.
03Erez compared former Minister Limor Livnat to Haman and threatened Minister Yuli Tamir politically.
04Erez accused Ministers Gideon Sa'ar, Naftali Bennett, Yoav Galant, and Yifat Shasha-Biton of damaging education.
05Kish claims Erez's leadership yielded no significant gains for teachers, only strikes and disruptions.
06Kish guarantees the upcoming school year will open as planned despite union threats.

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