Education ministry

Lapid unveils plan to improve education system, demands Education Minstry portfolio in next gov't

The proposal is divided into five chapters and centers on improving conditions for both teachers and students through an investment of billions of shekels in the education system.

Opposition leader and Yair Lapid announced  that his party would demand the Education Ministry portfolio in the next government, naming MK Meirav Cohen (Yesh Atid) as his appointment for education minister. February 5.
Middle schoolers from Sakhnin recover after being attacked with pepper spray and tear gas by yeshiva students in the Jordan River Valley on February 4, 2026.

Arab Israeli children attacked by Jewish yeshiva students during field trip, 13 hospitalized

 HAREDI YESHIVA students

State to High Court: Education data on haredi core studies incomplete, disputes A-G’s framing

A "Haaretz" newspaper being read in the middle of Times Square.

Tainted views, distorted teaching: Should Haaretz be banned from Israeli high schools? - opinion


Knesset legal advisor demands Finance Ministry probe into unauthorized fund transfers

The demand was made following a High Court of Justice hearing on petitions challenging the government’s transfer of more than NIS 1 billion in earmarked funds to haredi schools.

Knesset Legal Adviser Sagit Afik a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, December 1, 2025.

High Court to Israeli gov't: Disclose details on ultra-Orthodox school funding within 10 days

The ruling came in response to a petition that challenges the continued funding of the two main party-linked haredi school networks amid concerns over budgetary transfers to the networks.

Supreme court justice Yael Willner arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on a petition against the Finance Committee’s decision to transfer funds to Ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026.

Millions transferred to haredi schools without Knesset approval, state admits to court

During the hearing, a state representative acknowledged that a significant portion of the funds had already been transferred prior to the Finance Committee discussion.

Opposition head Yair Lapid arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court on a petition against the transfer of funds to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026

Israel’s security depends on tech education - opinion

Israel’s tech future is being decided in eighth grade, but declining STEM performance now threatens the nation’s security, economy, and technological edge.

STEM education is a national security issue

'Anti-Zionist propaganda': Sukkot pushes Education Ministry to remove Haaretz texts from exams

Sukkot stated that Haaretz has "become a mouthpiece for anti-Zionist propaganda, and in some cases even includes content that encourages the delegitimization of IDF soldiers and the State of Israel.

 Zvi Sukkot attends a Religious Zionist Party meeting at the Knesset, Jerusalem ,January 23, 2023.

High Court to hear two cases blocking haredi education funds amid legal disputes

Supreme Court Justice Yael Willner ordered that hearings in both cases be held by January 8, and instructed the parties to submit preliminary responses up to 24 hours beforehand.

Supreme Court justices preside over a hearing at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem, December 1, 2025

How Hebrew education is sustaining Jewish Arab ties after October 7 - opinion

Hebrew aptitude, however, is essential for advancing in Israeli society, from graduating high school to attending college or university to pursuing many careers.

 Hebrew letters toy (illustrative)

Israel marks national day of commemoration for Yemenite Jewish aliyah

Education Ministry officials promised that, in addition to creating educational resources, the ministry is “trying to instill in teachers sensitivity to the different ethnic backgrounds."

 Jews from Yemen are seen heading to Israel during Operation Magic Carpet.

Anglo olim step up to the blackboard to teach English to Israelis

Innovative training program prepares English-speaking newcomers to close Israel’s English gap – one classroom at a time.

Students in the Herzog Teacher Training program.

Gantz calls to abolish 12th grade, restructure system in education reform proposal

Benny Gantz unveiled an education plan to scrap 12th grade, shift matriculation exams to 11th, mandate core studies, and roll out free schooling from birth within five years

Blue and White leader MK Benny Gantz attends a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025