Official spearheading inoculation program in schools resigns just days after Education Ministry director is fired, allegedly over disagreement with Shasha-Biton

Yifat Shasha-Biton decries as 'smear' reports that ministry director Yigal Slovik was axed because he backed student inoculation campaign she opposed

Yigal Slovik, who was appointed in June, reportedly claims 'gaps' between him and Yifat Shasha-Biton; sources close to minister say he refused to accept her policies

Climate organizations' education forum welcomes move, but calls for minister to take personal lead

Ending months-long saga, Shasha-Biton says Oded Goldreich isn't suitable for prestigious award; condemnations come in from left-wing coalition members

In letter to PM, Yifat Shasha-Biton argues that openness and transparency are critical to building public trust in government

Sharon Alroy Preis, who has taken a more conservative approach in favor of restrictions, receives 43% approval rating from public, compared to PM's 31%

With cabinet, health experts said to disagree on next COVID steps, Horowitz defends Alroy-Preis's professionalism; education minister given panic button due to threats against her

PM said to prefer repeated testing of children if a classmate is found to be infected with COVID-19, rather than sending them all into isolation

Coalition releases 213-page document meant to direct work of ministries, promising lower cost of living, better services, and more equality