Education Ministry to cancel school if Iran attacks, transition later to remote learning
Knesset members raised concerns about the pedagogical effectiveness of distance learning and the fact that many students lack reliable access to computers at home.
New immigrant pharmacists face discrimination, lack of gov't support despite professional shortage
Mazarsky's comments follow the state's reluctance to accept over 170 qualified pharmacists who are intending to make aliyah in the coming year and have opened files with the Jewish Agency.
Israel's Knesset pushes to create daycare oversight authority after Jerusalem tragedy
The proposed bill aims to establish the Early Childhood Authority, a new government body within the Education Ministry.
Seven arrested for allegedly defrauding Israel’s wartime evacuation grants
The suspects allegedly sought to fraudulently claim evacuation grants from the National Insurance Institute, causing millions of shekels in public fund losses.
Millions of Israelis, including 900,000 children, live in poverty, NII report for 2024 shows
Poverty rates remain especially high among Arab and haredi populations, who together account for 65.1% of people in poverty, nearly double their share of the population.
Ben-Gurion University tops list of on-time graduates in Israel, new ranking reveals
According to the report, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) recorded Israel’s highest on-time graduation rate, with 91%, followed by Bar-Ilan University at 87%
Baby food aid requests rose 25% in 2025, infant formula prices climb, Social Bank reports
Data from the National Insurance Institute found that 2.8 million Israelis currently live with food insecurity, including over a million children.
October 7 survivor testifies she was raped in 2011, says courts 'hand out gag orders like candy'
Michal Gadisman, who said she previously worked as a senior secretary for former minister Silvan Shalom, also testified, alleging he sexually assaulted her years ago.
Knesset advances bill to recognize Israeli Sign Language as first language of deaf people
The bill would formally recognize Israeli Sign Language while maintaining the status of other sign languages used in Israel. It would also require the state to preserve, develop, and promote ISL.
Assault survivors describe delays, judgment, and lack of care in Knesset testimony
During the session, Ben-Gvir clashed with opposition members and declared his attendance was “to give you a chance,” before promptly exiting.
