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Netanyahu Approves School Return Plan Amid Controversy

4/7/2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved the Education Ministry's plan for a gradual return to schools and kindergartens in small, isolated groups, known as "capsules".
The decision contrasts with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's proposal to place teachers on compulsory unpaid leave.
The plan will begin on Sunday, pending approval from the Home Front Command, which recommended resuming schools based on the threat level in each area.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved the Education Ministry's plan for a gradual return to schools and kindergartens in small, isolated groups, known as "capsules".
The decision contrasts with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's proposal to place teachers on compulsory unpaid leave.
The plan will begin on Sunday, pending approval from the Home Front Command, which recommended resuming schools based on the threat level in each area.