Israeli gov't promises free early education but falls short in execution
In 8 months, the government’s announced plan will only provide reduced costs to approximately 25% of children in the public daycare systems, which currently suffer from severe manpower shortages.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich seen during a press conference, at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, on January 25, 2023.(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)ByZACHY HENNESSEY, ELIAV BREUERUpdated: