Yoav Kisch

'Historic decision': Kisch invites Trump to attend Israel Prize ceremony on Independence Day

Additionally, an N12 report indicated that, alongside his invitation to attend the ceremony, Trump has been invited to light a torch at the 78th Independence Day ceremony.

US President Donald Trump gestures as he addresses House Republicans at their annual issues conference retreat, at the Kennedy Center, renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center by the Trump-appointed board of directors, in Washington, DC, US, January 6, 2026.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch (L) and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee (R), February 2026.

Kisch and Huckabee call to move embassies into Israel’s capital, Jerusalem

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

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

People attend a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, on December 27, 2025.

Right-wing activist arrested after allegedly pepper spraying protesters in Tel Aviv


Israel must halt funding of haredi schools lacking legal standards, court rules

In the opinion sent to Education Minister Yoav Kisch, the Attorney-General’s Office stated that the continued funding of institutions that do not meet statutory obligations “cannot persist.”

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Isaac Amit as president of the Supreme Court, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem in February 2025.

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

Trump to receive 2026 Israel Prize for 'special contribution towards the Jewish people'

Benjamin Netanyahu told Donald Trump he would receive the Israel Prize, but Education Ministry regulations raise questions over whether a non-Israeli citizen can be awarded the honor.

US President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his Mar-a-Lago club on December 29, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.

Israel to ban student use of cell phones on elementary school property, starting February

“We are allowing children to return and truly meet each other, reduce external distractions, and expand the human and natural connection between students, without screens,” Kisch said.

Children arrive for the first day of school in the Israeli town of Mevaseret Zion, September 1, 2025.

Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries

The clashes over local and Central Committee seats are exposing power struggles ahead of the national primaries as political consultants play central roles on many competing lists.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to a Likud party meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on July 23, 2025.

Prosecution: Cross-examination questioning in Case 1000 set to conclude on Monday

PM Netanyahu confirmed in court that he was aware of and approved gifts from Arnon Milchan, as testimony continues in Case 1000.

The testimony hearing in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial opened on Wednesday, the 17th of the cross-examination section.

'Just as the Third Reich lost its right to exist, so too did Israel' Tel Hai College professor says

"Israeli academia cannot serve as a sanctuary for individuals spreading blood libels against their own country," Professors for a Strong Israel said, strongly condemning Hairston's post.

Tel Hai College.

Middle school curriculum to include financial literacy in upcoming year - report

Students across Israel will soon study financial literacy weekly, learning key life skills like budgeting and saving.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch, August 31, 2025.

Cabinet ministers, Gantz denounce booing of Netanyahu's name during Witkoff's Hostage Square speech

Likud ministers and senior opposition figure Benny Gantz denounced protesters who booed Prime Minister Netanyahu during US envoy Steve Witkoff’s speech at Hostage Square.

Activists gather at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square, October 11, 2025.

Protestors and Police clash outside of Education Minister Yoav Kish's home

Dozens of activists gathered outside of Kisch's home.

People protest calling for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, near the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, August 9, 2025.