Artists warn that if the government passes bill to interfere in library leadership of, they will refuse to donate archives or books to institution

Proposal would let government appoint library's Board of Trustees, with reported aim of pushing out rector who was formerly involved in preparing graft charges against Netanyahu

Education Minister Kisch said to advance proposal to take away independence of library, allow the government to appoint management

Avi Maoz's legislation would then only allow lessons on sexual and gender identity if principal signs off, 75% of parents consent and all students do too

For now, education minister Kisch confirms unit still under his control; Noam leader says move has not yet happened only because government's been distracted by other matters

President acknowledges 'deep concerns' if reforms are rushed through Knesset without consultation, says he sees 'signs of goodwill' amid efforts to find compromise

A week after taking office, Yoav Kisch cans bid to cancel exams in history, literature, civics, and Bible and replace them with class projects, multidisciplinary work

Shasha-Biton tells successor Kisch that security issues will be fixed within days, students to resume annual memorial trips; new minister says he'll reverse matriculation changes

MKs from incoming opposition ejected from plenum for heckling as incoming PM outlines plans ahead of swearing in; thousands demonstrate outside Knesset against hardline government

Lawmakers accuse Netanyahu of doing whatever he wants, a day before swearing-in ceremony; one chides incoming PM: 'Don't interrupt me, let me speak!'