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Public complaints in Israel soar as state failures compound

Of the complaints in which the commission reached a decision, 56% were found justified - the highest rate since its establishment. Another 7,429 complaints were resolved without a formal decision.

Visitors attend the “Batrei Zuzei” art fair featuring student works ahead of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, May 18, 2026.
Children return to school following the ceasefire in the war with Hezbollah at Gamla Primary School in Katsrin, Golan Heights, April 19, 2026.

Israel's education system is failing its kids - editorial

Israeli students return to school, September 1, 2025.

Israel to ban cell phones in middle schools, Education Ministry confirms

Teachers in discussion at the Center for Jewish-Inclusive Learning's Jews in the Curriculum: Opportunities & Challenges in Humanities Classrooms Conference in March 2026/

Accurate education: What Jewish students need from public schools right now - opinion


Vigilant and united: Israel’s homefront resilience will decide outcome of Iran war - editorial

As Israel faces mounting attacks from Iran, the real challenge lies within: political infighting and internal divisions threaten to undermine the nation’s unity and resolve in a prolonged conflict.

People are seen at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem despite the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah and missile fire toward Israel, March 9, 2026.

Iranian school hit by Tomahawk missile implicating US in strike, video footage shows - report

The United States is the only military currently taking part in the Iran war to have Tomahawks in its arsenal, which would rule out an Israeli strike or Iranian misfire, if the footage is accurate.

FILE PHOTO: People and rescue forces work following an Israel strike on a school in Minab, Iran, February 28, 2026.

Israeli parents describe struggle to juggle work and childcare as war keeps schools closed

Parents from across the country spoke to The Jerusalem Post on Sunday about the challenges they are facing as schools have continued to operate in a remote-learning format.

A mother comforts her child.

Education Minister to 'Post': Schools to stay remote for safety as war may last weeks - interview

Kisch explained that he was preparing for the possibility that the war could last weeks and that he would not comprime of on student safety during that time.

An empty classroom (illustrative).

Government to arrange unpaid leave for parents with kids under 14 as schools remain remote

The move has sparked outrage from parents across the country and opposition lawmakers as schools throughout the country have continued to operate in a remote-learning format.

An illustrative image of a supportive mother talking to her child.

US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike, sources say

US military investigators are looking into a possible strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed dozens of children. The Pentagon denies targeting civilians, but the investigation continues.

People attend the funeral of the victims following a reported strike on a school in Minab, Iran, March 3, 2026.

Israeli schools to continue in remote format on Sunday amid war, despite workplace reopening

Schools shifted to remote learning amid the ongoing Iranian missile strikes directed toward Israel, with changes to be determined according to the situation assessment.

An empty classroom (illustrative).

UK gov't launches independent review into 'scourge' of antisemitism in England's schools

An independent review led by Sir David Bell will examine antisemitism in English schools and colleges, aiming to improve support for teachers and students.

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march past King's College, one of the few colleges that have divested from companies benefiting from the Israeli war.

IDF Home Front Command extends security guidelines for nearly another week

The security guidelines restricting social gatherings, non-essential workplace activity, and closure of schools until at least Saturday at 8:00 p.m., HFC announced.

IDF Home Front Command issues security guidelines restricting gatherings, prohibiting workplace, educational activity amid Iran strikes, March 2, 2026.

Can dogs help ease teacher burnout in Israel’s schools during wartime? - study

Psychological buffer against wartime exhaustion for teachers revealed in new research.

A man hugging his dog