Yifat Shasha Biton

'Government is failing in every aspect': Former MK Yifat Shasha-Biton leaving politics

"The moment I see that I do not have the tools to influence, contribute, or change reality, I will stand up and leave."

MK Yifat Shasha-Biton attends the Knesset House Committee, December 28, 2020
 Itamar Ben-Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich

Israeli Right slam gov't decision to allow foreign observer visits for imprisoned Nukhba terrorists

 Education Minister Yoav Kish announces cancellation of matriculation reform.

Education Ministry present plans for new Bagrut exams program

Likud MK Yoav Kisch

Politicians will need approval to enter schools - Education Minister Kisch


Education Ministry to restore humanities matriculation tests

Kish directed the ministry's professional teams to formulate a new alternative to the format of testing in the humanities.

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

Israel may resume youth trips to Poland - ex education minister

Israeli youth trips to Poland have been a hallmark of the Israeli education system for years but were halted due to Poland attempting to alter the educational content.

MK Yifat Shasha-Biton attends the Knesset House Committee, December 28, 2020

Shasha-Biton holds 'emergency' conference for Israeli education's future

The conference addressed the fact that ultra-conservative Maoz in his coalition agreement with the Likud got control over a branch in the Education Ministry.

Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton visits at the opening of the new school year in a school for ultra orthodox jewish boys, in Beit Shemesh, August 28, 2022.

Education Min. issues first-ever guidelines for assisting LGBTQ children in school

The guidelines aim to ensure the mental well-being and emotional resilience of students struggling with various aspects of their sexuality or gender identity.

 People take part in a rally marking the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 3, 2021.

Back to school in Israel: 2.5 million children enter their new classrooms

Israeli Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman visited educational institutions close to the Gaza Strip in honor of the start of the new school year.

 Celebrations for the start of the new school year at Gabrieli Carmel School in Tel Aviv, September 1, 2022

Israel's teachers crisis: Needless drama, but a political win for all involved - analysis

Once the details of the deal became clear, it remains a mystery why such a compromise could not have been reached weeks, if not months ago.

  Teachers' Union head Yaffa Ben-David, Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton and Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman hold a press conference

Israelis are going back to school: Teachers, gov't reach last-minute agreement

The new agreement will see new teachers paid NIS 9,000 * High schools will open as well on Thursday

 Teachers' Union head Yaffa Ben-David, Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton and Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman hold a press conference

Who is to blame for dispute between Finance Ministry, Israeli teachers? - poll

Israelis have their say on the ongoing teachers' crisis as no agreement made yet, two days before Israel's schools are set to open.

 EDUCATION MINISTER Yifat Shasha-Biton visits a classroom last year. Will this school year open on time?

Finance Min. Liberman applies for injunction against Teachers Union strikes

"This is a national crisis," Education Minister Yifat Shasha Biton declared. "It is time to convene the cabinet and solve it."

 Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman speaks during a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, August 17, 2022

Israel's teaching crisis is a political hot potato. Who will be burned? - analysis

If the issue is not resolved by September 1 and students remain at home, Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman could pay a very heavy price.

 Yaffa Ben David, the secretary general of the Teachers Union speaks at a conference of the Union of Local Authorities ahead of the opening of the school year in Ganei Tikva, August 18, 2022.

Liberman presents ‘generous offer’ to Israel’s Teachers Union

Two weeks before schools resume, Israel’s Finance Ministry proposed an agreement to ease concerns over working conditions

 Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman at a cabinet meeting on 24/07/2022.