Despite missile fire, Israel preparing to reopen schools in some areas this week |
Education Minister Yoav Kisch said Monday that he was working toward reopening some schools this week, even as deadly Iranian missile fire continues to hit Israeli cities.
Kisch met virtually with representatives of local authorities to present his plan for a gradual reopening of the education system during the ongoing war with Iran. The minister stressed that on Tuesday, schools will remain closed or operate only remotely, but the plan could be implemented in the course of the week.
Under the new framework, the school system will be able to operate in areas classified as “yellow” (that is, at a lower level of risk) by the Home Front Command, provided that schools have access to shelters. Currently, the whole country is designated as “orange” until Monday at 8 pm, when a new assessment will be published.
Municipalities that are not classified as yellow will be able to request special permission from the Home Front Command to reopen schools.
“Each authority has different challenges and characteristics, and therefore requires tailored responses in the field of education,” Kisch said.
“The security and safety of students and education staff are our top priority,” he noted. “We will continue to maintain close coordination with the Home Front Command and with local authorities and will update the public on any developments.”
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