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Schools Closed in Northern Israel Amid Ongoing Attacks

3/14/2026

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Education Minister Yoav Kisch said central and northern Israel will keep schools closed due to ongoing missile and drone attacks amid the Iran and Hezbollah conflict.
Distance learning will continue, with possible phased reopenings in safer areas such as Gaza border localities, provided 24 hours' notice.
The Cabinet extended the special emergency status to enable the Home Front Command to restrict gatherings and close educational institutions, with Kisch stressing resilience.

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Education Minister Yoav Kisch said central and northern Israel will keep schools closed due to ongoing missile and drone attacks amid the Iran and Hezbollah conflict.
Distance learning will continue, with possible phased reopenings in safer areas such as Gaza border localities, provided 24 hours' notice.
The Cabinet extended the special emergency status to enable the Home Front Command to restrict gatherings and close educational institutions, with Kisch stressing resilience.