Official tells Knesset controversial law not intended to 'diminish rights of children,' after it was invoked to justify not providing transportation for Arab school in Jewish town

Judge dismisses lawsuit for Arab-language school in city that has seen thousands of Arab citizens move in, citing controversial 2018 law that promotes protecting Jewish settlement

Among municipalities to unlock classrooms are Tel Aviv, Haifa and Beersheba; first day back sees just 60% of eligible pupils showing up for studies