Yoav Kisch

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

Education Minister Yoav Kisch requested a professional oversight unit to review complaints that highly critical Haaretz content has been included in high school exams.

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

 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.

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

Supreme Court justices preside over a hearing at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem, December 1, 2025

High Court to hear two cases blocking haredi education funds amid legal disputes


17-year-old Emuna Cohen crowned champion of Int'l Bible Quiz

For the first time in 17 years, both finalists in the international contest were Israeli and both were girls.

 Emuna Cohen, winner of the Bible Quiz seen at the annual Bible Quiz held at the Jerusalem Theatre on Israel's Independence Day, on April 26, 2023.

Education minister causes controversy with Holocaust Remembrance Day tweets

Kisch received backlash for a tweet that seemingly echoed a Nazi-era slogan and for seemingly ignoring groups targeted by the Nazis alongside Jews.

 Education Minister Yoav Kisch seen at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on March 15, 2023

Grapevine: Gallant-less toast

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi attend a Passover celebration on Tuesday April 4, 2023.

Likud's Amsalem to join Israeli gov't this evening after delay - report

Amsalem has previously demanded control over the Government Companies Authority, which is currently part of the finance ministry.

 MK Dudi Amsalem reacts during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 19, 2022.

Education Ministry present plans for new Bagrut exams program

The plans aim to increase flexibility and are supported by teachers organizations, but were criticized by parents' and sutdents' organizations.

 Education Minister Yoav Kish announces cancellation of matriculation reform.

Israel drops plans to put National Library under Edu. Ministry

Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch will appoint four members to the National Library Council, as well as a member to both the board of directors and the library's audit committee.

 An architectural rendering of the new National Library of Israel building designed by the prestigious Swiss firm, Herzog & de Meuron. (© Herzog & de Meuron; Mann-Shinar Architects, Executive Architect)

Grapevine: Emek oops

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

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In first, Ed. Minister visits family of deceased schoolchildren in Shuafat

The children, aged three, four and eight, died after getting hit by a car on their way to school.

 People crossing to the Shuafat refugee camp in Jerusalem on October 9, 2022.

Keep the National Library of Israel out of the Education Ministry - editorial

We remain the People of the Book and the National Library should remain as a treasure trove for all.

 An architectural rendering of the new National Library of Israel building designed by the prestigious Swiss firm, Herzog & de Meuron. (© Herzog & de Meuron; Mann-Shinar Architects, Executive Architect)

Yoav Kisch unveils new plan to revitalize Israeli education system

In an effort to combat Israel's teacher shortage, Yoav Kisch hopes to integrate IDF soldiers to teach in schools both during and after their service.

MK Yoav Kisch of the Likud speaks to supporters on Gideon Saar's Likud leadership campaign opening event, in Or Yehuda, Dec 16, 2019.