Yoav Kisch

Israel to ban cell phones in middle schools, Education Ministry confirms

This comes after a similar ban rolled out in February in elementary schools.

Israeli students return to school, September 1, 2025.
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ministers Smotrich and Kisch.

Netanyahu, Kisch, Smotrich allocate over NIS 1b., outline AI education plan for summer schools

Children return to school in Rishon LeZion following a ceasefire in the war with Iran, April 9, 2026.

School system to fully reopen across Israel starting Sunday, Education Ministry confirms

Education Minister Yoav Kisch visits a school in Rishon LeZion as children return to classes following a ceasefire in the war with Iran, April 9, 2026.

Education Minister announces new outline for matriculation exams, leniency for students in north


NGO demands investigation of Education Minister Kisch over alleged cronyism

Kisch gave preferential treatment including prioritization of ministry funding, to certain cities with Likud mayors who could influence Kisch’s position in the next Likud primary election.

Education Minister  Yoav Kisch.

Schools open in Kiryat Shmona after 16 months of war

The schools were largely repaired with the help of volunteers from around the country who sent several weeks in the northern city.

Fire caused from rockets launched from Lebanon, outside the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, June 1, 2024

Israeli universities vow to strike if Netanyahu's government fires A-G

“We, presidents of the universities signed below, hereby warn against an unprecedented threat to the rule of law in Israel if the attorney-general is fired,” the letter began.

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attends the Knesset in Jerusalem. November 18, 2024.

Columbia U president emphasizes commitment to fighting antisemitism in meeting with Kisch

"I hope other universities will follow her and take responsibility for ensuring a safe environment for Jewish and Israeli students and faculty," said Yoav Kisch.

Columbia University Interim President Prof. Katrina Armstrong meeting with Education Minister Yoav Kisch.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch talks hostages, war, and reforms – exclusive

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Education Minister Yoav Kisch met the ‘Post’ for an exclusive interview on the future of Gaza, educational reforms in Israel, and the hostages.

 EDUCATION MINISTER Yoav Kisch sat down with ‘The Jerusalem Post’ this week for an overarching interview, including topics such as the Gaza war, the chances of establishing a state commission of inquiry into October 7, and, of course, the state of the education system.

Israel launches robotics program in 500 kindergartens to teach AI skills

Developed by the ministry’s Early Childhood Education Division, the initiative aims to equip young pupils with technological skills traditionally introduced at later educational stages.

Kindergarten children playing with a new AI robot from the Education Ministry.

Education Min. declares 2025 as year of AI revolution in Israel

The initiative aims to enhance teaching, learning, and management by equipping students and educators with essential AI knowledge.

 Artificial intelligence (illustrative)

Israel approves NIS 744m. program to boost Hebrew language education for Arab citizens

The Israeli government has approved a massive investment to boost Hebrew language education in the Arab sector, aiming to enhance academic and employment opportunities.

 High school students take their mathematics matriculation examination (Bagrut), in at a high school in Rishon Lezion, on May 20, 2019.

Ethiopian-Israeli students achieve equal matriculation rates in educational milestone

The Education Ministry has announced significant achievements among Ethiopian-Israeli students thanks to the ‘New Path’ program.

A school classroom is seen empty in Jerusalem's Beit Hakerem.

Education Ministry to investigate dropping STEM test scores

Israel's Education Minister has ordered a review after the country dropped 14 places in international math and science rankings.

 Keshet high school students take the mathematics Bagrut in Tel Aviv