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Israel's New School Year Begins with 2.6 Million Students Returning to Class
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Walla · 19 hours ago
What happened
Israel's new school year has begun with approximately 2.6 million students returning to classes nationwide. The Ministry of Education is focusing on social and emotional well-being, with special attention to students in Gaza border communities returning after displacement.
- 012.6 million Israeli students started the new school year Tuesday.
- 02The year opens without teachers' union strike threats.
- 03Special education enrollment increased by 9% to 16% of students.
- 04Focus is on social connections and emotional resilience.
- 05Students in Gaza border communities are returning to school.
- 06Hope for a stable and uninterrupted academic year prevails.
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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew29 minutes ago
Israel's New School Year Begins with 2.6 Million Students Returning to Class
SrugimRight · Hebrew30 minutes ago
Israel Kicks Off New School Year With 2.6 Million Students Returning
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