Education Minister Yoav Kisch, in an interview Tuesday on Knesset 99's 'The Countdown' program, expressed regret over failing to deliver free childcare frameworks for children up to age 3, a key Likud promise. He also discussed possible coalition partnerships after the next elections and his determination to remain in the Education Ministry.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch (Likud) gave a wide-ranging interview Tuesday on Knesset 99's 'The Countdown' program, looking back at his term and ahead to the next one. Kisch openly acknowledged a personal regret: 'We promised free frameworks for children from birth to 3, unfortunately we did not succeed in doing that.' The promise was a central Likud platform pledge. Kisch also addressed the political landscape, discussing possible partnerships after the upcoming elections, and explained his resolve to continue leading the Education Ministry. The interview, titled 'A Look Back – and to the Next Term,' aired at 14:00. Kisch has been a central figure in managing the education system during security crises, as previously reported by The Zioneer.
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